Vegetable and Sweet Potato Tajine (Morocco)

Moroccan tagine with sweet potatoes and vegetables

Vegetable and sweet potato tagine is a delicious vegetarian Moroccan recipe. Fragrant with spices like cumin, cinnamon, and saffron, this slow-cooked dish is perfect for warming up on cooler days. The sweet potatoes add a touch of sweetness, while the chickpeas provide plant-based protein, and it's all gluten-free. This tagine can be served with cornmeal or rice for a complete meal.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time 40 minutes

Total time 50 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Special diet: suitable for gluten-free diet

Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes, cut into pieces
1 zucchini cut into slices
1 Red bell pepper cut into strips
1 can of chickpeas (400 g)
1 chopped onion
2 cloves of chopped garlic
400g crushed tomatoes
500 ml vegetable broth (gluten-free)
1 tablespoon of ground cumin
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 pinch of saffron
Salt, pepper
Fresh coriander for garnish

Preparation

1
Sauté the aromatics: In a large casserole dish or tagine, heat a little olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
2
Add the spices: Add the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and saffron. Mix well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
3
Add the vegetables: Add the sweet potatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers to the pot. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
4
Simmer: Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add the chickpeas 10 minutes before the end of cooking.
5
Season and serve: Add salt and pepper, and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Keywords: gluten-free vegetable tagine, Moroccan recipes, vegetarian recipes

Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/tagine-de-legumes-et-patates-douces-maroc/