Tunisian Vegetable Tagine
A flavorful North African stew originating from Tunisia, made with exotic spices and a variety of vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Tunisian olivespitted
- ●2 medium Onionschopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 tsp Exotic spices (ras el hanout)store-bought or homemade
- ●4 cups Vegetable brothlow-sodium
- ●2 medium Carrotspeeled and chopped
- ●1 medium Zucchinisliced
- ●1 can Peppery artichoke heartsdrained and chopped
- ●1 can Chickpeasdrained and rinsed
- ●2 tbsp Tunisian preserved lemonchopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large clay or ceramic tagine over medium heat.
- 2
Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add exotic spices, vegetable broth, carrots, zucchini, artichoke hearts, and chickpeas.
- 5
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
- 6
Stir in preserved lemon and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and crusty bread on the side.
- 9
Let tagine rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- 10
Serve with couscous or over rice, if desired.
- 11
Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro.