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Vegetable and Sweet Potato Tagine (Morocco)

Moroccan tagine, sweet potatoes and vegetables

Vegetable and sweet potato tagine is a delicious vegetarian recipe for Moroccan cuisine. Flavored with spices such as cumin, cinnamon and saffron, this slow-cooked dish is ideal for warming hearts on cooler days. Sweet potatoes add a touch of sweetness, while chickpeas add plant-based protein, all gluten-free. This tagine can be served with cornmeal or rice for a complete meal.

Preparation time 10 mins
Cooking time 40 mins
Total time 50 mins
Difficulty: beginner
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 sweet potatoes, cut into pieces
  • 1 zucchini cut into slices
  • 1 red pepper cut into strips
  • 1 can of chickpeas (400 g)
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 400 g crushed tomatoes
  • 500 ml vegetable stock (gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 pinch of saffron
  • Salt, pepper
  • Fresh coriander to garnish
Preparation
  1. 1
    Brown the aromatics: In a large casserole dish or tagine, heat a little olive oil and brown the chopped onion until it is translucent. Add the chopped garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  2. 2
    Add the spices: Add the cumin, cinnamon, ginger and saffron. Mix well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
  3. 3
    Add the vegetables: Add the sweet potatoes, zucchini and peppers to the casserole dish. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
  4. 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. 5
    Season and serve: Salt, pepper and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh cilantro 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/