Spicy Chickpea Tagine

Name: Spicy Chickpea Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: ['4', '4 servings']
Cuisine: moroccan
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 onions, minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1.5 teaspoons agave nectar; 2 tablespoons water, or as needed; 3 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed; 4 lemon wedges; 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, or as desired

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⏱ 40 mins 🍽 ['4', '4 servings'] 🌶 moroccan 🏷 Main course

This vegan tagine offers a taste of Morocco with its aromatic blend of spices like turmeric, cumin and cinnamon. Tender carrots and chickpeas are simmered in a thick, savoury sauce with onions and garlic. It's a satisfying plant-based meal that comes together in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for both casual weeknights and special dinner gatherings. Garnish with fresh lemon and cilantro to brighten the rich flavours.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
1.5 teaspoons agave nectar
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
3 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
0.25 teaspoon salt
2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
4 lemon wedges
4 sprigs fresh cilantro, or as desired

Method

Warm the oil in a tagine or Dutch oven. Cook the minced onions and garlic, stirring, until they soften, which will take 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the turmeric, cumin, agave nectar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and black pepper to coat the onion mixture evenly. Pour in 2 tablespoons of water, just enough to cover the base, then add the carrot slices and 0.25 teaspoon salt. Leave to cook for 12 minutes.
Fold the drained chickpeas into the carrot mixture. If the base looks dry, add a little more water to cover it, but ensure the sauce remains thick. Continue cooking the mixture for 7 minutes.
Present the finished tagine garnished with lemon wedges and fresh cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories360 kcal

Fat6 g

Sugars9 g

Protein12 g

Sodium786 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMain course

Cuisinemoroccan

AuthorHeather