Vegetable Tagine with Couscous
This vegetable tagine is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The vegetables are cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce and served over couscous. The tagine is a North African dish that is typically cooked in a clay pot. However, you can easily make this dish in a Dutch oven or large pot. The key to a good tagine is to use a variety of vegetables and to cook them until they are tender but still have a little bit of bite. The tomato sauce should be flavorful and slightly spicy. Serve the tagine over couscous or rice.
The tagine is a North African dish that has been around for centuries. It is typically cooked in a clay pot over a charcoal fire. The tagine gets its name from the pot in which it is cooked. The pot is made of a thick, unglazed clay that helps to retain heat and moisture. The tagine is typically cooked over a low heat for several hours, which allows the flavors of the vegetables and spices to meld together. The result is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. Vegetable tagine is a popular dish in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. It is typically made with a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers. The vegetables are cooked in a tomato sauce that is flavored with cumin, ginger, and paprika. The tagine is typically served over couscous or rice.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chickpeas and tomatoes.
  4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Serve over couscous.
Why It Works
  • The variety of vegetables in this tagine provides a range of flavors and textures.
  • Cooking the vegetables until they are tender but still have a little bit of bite gives them a nice texture.
  • The tomato sauce is flavorful and slightly spicy, which complements the vegetables well.
  • Serving the tagine over couscous or rice helps to absorb the flavorful sauce.