Tagine with Black Beans and Mediterranean Vegetables
A hearty and flavorful stew inspired by North African cuisine, made with tender black beans and a variety of colorful Mediterranean vegetables.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 cups black beans, drained and rinsed
- β2 jewel-toned bell peppers, sliced
- β1 silky eggplant, sliced
- β1/4 cup mediterranean olives, pitted
- β2 tsp tagine spice blend
- β2 tbsp olive oil
- β1 onion, chopped
- β3 cloves garlic, minced
- β1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add the bell peppers and eggplant and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Add the black beans, olives, and tagine spice blend. Stir to combine.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the flavors have melded together.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with parsley.