Middle Eastern Quenched Hojicha Brunch Tagine
A rich and spicy Middle Eastern-inspired dish, infused with the smooth flavor of hojicha and the crunch of quenched ingredients.
Ingredients
- β1 cup quenched almondschopped
- β2 teaspoons hojichaground
- β2 teaspoons middle eastern spice blend
- β1 cup tagine saucehomemade or store-bought
- β2 cups brunch vegetablesmixed, such as bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β1 teaspoon salt
- β1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the middle eastern spice blend and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 3
Add the brunch vegetables and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the tagine sauce, hojicha, and quenched almonds. Stir to combine.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the flavors have melded together and the vegetables are tender.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with additional hojicha and quenched almonds if desired.