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Chickpea Tagine with Mediterranean Flair
A hearty and aromatic North African stew made with chickpeas, velvety eggplant, and a blend of Mediterranean spices.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 can (14 oz) chickpeasdrained and rinsed
- ●2 medium velvety eggplantsliced into 1-inch pieces
- ●2 tsp tagine spice blendsee notes for DIY blend
- ●2 tbsp olive oilfor sautéing
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyoptional garnish
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add sliced eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Add chickpeas, tagine spice blend, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- 5
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the eggplant is tender.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.