Sweet Potato Tagine Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, thickly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon saffron; 7/8 cup water; 1 1/2 ounces preserved lemons, finely chopped (optional); 4 1/2 ounces dried apricots, halved; 4 ounces green olives, stones removed; 1 1/2 ounces whole almonds; 2 ounces cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thickly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon saffron
7/8 cup water
1 1/2 ounces preserved lemons, finely chopped (optional)
4 1/2 ounces dried apricots, halved
4 ounces green olives, stones removed
1 1/2 ounces whole almonds
2 ounces cilantro

1
Heat a large, deep frying pan with a lid until hot. Add the olive oil, onions and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
2
Add all of the spices and fry for one minute.
3
Add the sweet potatoes and stir well.
4
Add all the remaining ingredients, except the cilantro, stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
5
Chop the cilantro stalks, reserving the leaves for later, and add the stalks to the pan.
6
Reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potato is just tender.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, thickly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Tagine falls under the General 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.

Sweet Potato Tagine

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