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Algerian Quinoa Tagine
A flavorful and nutritious North African-inspired dish made with quinoa, aromatic spices, and tender vegetables.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup quinoarinsed and drained
- ●2 tsp algerian spice blendavailable at most spice stores
- ●2 tbsp aromatic oilsuch as olive or avocado oil
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- ●1 medium zucchinichopped
- ●1 can diced tomatoes14 oz
- ●2 cups watervegetable or chicken broth
- ●1 tsp saltto taste
- ●1/2 tsp pepperto taste
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the aromatic oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the chopped carrots and zucchini and cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
- 5
Stir in the algerian spice blend, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Add the diced tomatoes and water to the saucepan.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 8
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and stir it into the saucepan.
- 9
Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the quinoa is heated through.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.