Egyptian Chickpea Tagine
A flavorful and hearty North African-inspired stew made with chickpeas, aromatic spices, and served over couscous.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsedcanned or cooked from scratch
- β1 large onion, choppedany color
- β3 cloves garlic, minceduse 2 if you prefer less garlic
- β1 tablespoon ginger, gratedfresh or frozen, thawed
- β1 teaspoon cuminground
- β1 teaspoon corianderground
- β1/2 teaspoon paprikasweet or smoked
- β1/2 teaspoon saltto taste
- β1/4 teaspoon black pepperto taste
- β2 tablespoons olive oiluse more or less as needed
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned (5-7 minutes).
- 3
Add the garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 4
Stir in the cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the chickpeas, stir to combine, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Add 2 cups of water, bring to a simmer.
- 7
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid has thickened slightly.
- 8
Serve hot over couscous or with crusty bread.