Moroccan Chickpea Tagine Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chickpea Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Oil; 1/2 whole Onion, Sliced; 2 cloves Garlic, Sliced; 1/2 whole Red Pepper, Diced; 2-23 ounces, weight Carrot, Diced (around 1 Small Carrot); 1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoons Hot Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander; 1/2 teaspoons Garam Masala; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 2 whole Large Tomatoes, Diced; 1 cup, 2-⅔ teaspoons, 78 pinches Water; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Puree; 1/2 pounds, 1/2 ounces, weight Cooked Chickpeas, Drained; 2- 1/2 ounces, weight Black Olives, Halved; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice; 3 Tablespoons Fresh Coriander, Chopped; 3-58 ounces, weight Couscous, To Serve; 2 Tablespoons Yoghurt Or Sour Cream, To Serve

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Oil
1/2 whole Onion, Sliced
2 cloves Garlic, Sliced
1/2 whole Red Pepper, Diced
2-23 ounces, weight Carrot, Diced (around 1 Small Carrot)
1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoons Hot Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
1/2 teaspoons Garam Masala
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Paprika
2 whole Large Tomatoes, Diced
1 cup, 2-⅔ teaspoons, 78 pinches Water
1 Tablespoon Tomato Puree
1/2 pounds, 1/2 ounces, weight Cooked Chickpeas, Drained
2- 1/2 ounces, weight Black Olives, Halved
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
3 Tablespoons Fresh Coriander, Chopped
3-58 ounces, weight Couscous, To Serve
2 Tablespoons Yoghurt Or Sour Cream, To Serve

1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil and add the onion, garlic, red pepper and carrot.
2
Cook over a medium-low heat for approximately 8 minutes, until the onion has softened.
3
Add the spices and cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly.
4
Add the diced tomatoes, water and tomato puree, and stir to combine.
5
Cover the pan, and simmer for 20 minutes.
6
Add the chickpeas and olives, and simmer for a further 10 minutes, or until the carrot is tender.
7
Just before serving, add the lemon juice and chopped coriander, and serve with couscous and a dollop of yoghurt or sour cream.

188

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Oil, 1/2 whole Onion, Sliced, 2 cloves Garlic, Sliced, 1/2 whole Red Pepper, Diced, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chickpea Tagine falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Moroccan Chickpea Tagine

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Variations & substitutions

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