Vegetable Tagine Recipe

Name: Vegetable Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, diced; 2 small fresh chili peppers, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup dried lentils; 4 tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup tomato puree; 1 cup chickpeas, cooked or canned (if canned, drain and rinse); 1 cup carrot, cut into 1/2 inch dice; 1 1/2 cups green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 zucchini, cut into 1 inch dice; 3/4 cup frozen green pea; 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon za'atar spice mix; salt and pepper, to taste.

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, diced
2 small fresh chili peppers, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup dried lentils
4 tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped
1/4 cup tomato puree
1 cup chickpeas, cooked or canned (if canned, drain and rinse)
1 cup carrot, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 1/2 cups green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 zucchini, cut into 1 inch dice
3/4 cup frozen green pea
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon za'atar spice mix
salt and pepper, to taste.

1
In a medium or large saucepan over medium heat, warm the butter or oil.
2
Add the onions and chilies and cook until the onions begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the paprika, cayenne and cumin and continue to saute until the onions are tender and fragrant, a few minutes longer.
4
Add the lentils, tomatoes, tomato puree and water just to cover.
5
Simmer for about 20 minutes.
6
Add the chickpeas, carrots, green beans, zucchini, and green peas.
7
Simmer until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes more.
8
Note: this recipe can be prepared in advance up to this point.
9
Allow to cool, refrigerate and serve within a couple of days.
10
Add the parsley and zaatar during the last five minute of cooking.
11
Season to taste.
12
Transfer to a warm serving dish and serve immediately.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 medium onions, diced, 2 small fresh chili peppers, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Tagine falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Vegetable Tagine

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