Name: Moroccan Vegetable Tagine
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions, halved and sliced with the grain; 4 fresh garlic cloves, chopped; ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 -2 red chilies, seeded and chopped (optional); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon paprika; 4 large potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced; 2 large carrots, peeled and thickly sliced; 2½ cups vegetable stock; 2 cups fresh or frozen peas; Salt and pepper, to taste; 5 large tomatoes, sliced (optional); Leaves of a bunch of cilantro, coarsely chopped (optional)

CategoryDinner, Lunch

Yields6 Servings

Ingredients

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil

2 onions, halved and sliced with the grain

4 fresh garlic cloves, chopped

½ tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

1 -2 red chilies, seeded and chopped (optional)

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon paprika

4 large potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced

2 large carrots, peeled and thickly sliced

2½ cups vegetable stock

2 cups fresh or frozen peas

Salt and pepper, to taste

5 large tomatoes, sliced (optional)

Leaves of a bunch of cilantro, coarsely chopped (optional)

Directions

Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

Heat oil in a medium sized pot. Add the onions and sauté until translucent.

Add garlic, ginger, and chilies (if using) and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Stir in the cumin, paprika, potatoes and carrots.

Pour in the stock. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender, but still firm.

Season with salt and pepper. Stir in peas and half the cilantro (if using).

Arrange the tomatoes on top, overlapping each other. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes until tomatoes are heated through.

Garnish with the rest of the cilantro and serve warm with crusty bread or couscous.*

*Traditionally served with preserved lemons.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

2 cups

Amount per serving
Calories319

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g7%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 173mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 62g23%
Dietary Fiber 8g29%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 9g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.