Recipe of Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 eggplant, diced
• 2 zucchinis, sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Cooked couscous for serving

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot or tagine over medium heat.

2. 2

   Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.

3. 3

   Add ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, and turmeric. Stir well.

4. 4

   Add diced eggplant, sliced zucchinis, carrots, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for a few minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.

7. 7

   Cover and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over cooked couscous.