Spicy Moroccan Chickpea Tagine with Preserved Lemons

Name: Spicy Moroccan Chickpea Tagine with Preserved Lemons
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Ground cumin; Ground coriander; Smoked paprika; Ground cinnamon; Cayenne pepper; Olive oil; Large onion, finely chopped; Garlic, minced; Diced tomatoes with juice; Vegetable broth; Chickpeas, drained and rinsed; Carrots, sliced; Red bell pepper, chopped; Zucchini, sliced; Chopped preserved lemons; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro, chopped

A flavorful, spicy dish with aromatic spices and tangy preserved lemons.

This Moroccan-inspired tagine offers a delicious blend of spices, chickpeas, and tangy preserved lemons for a rich, savory main course.

1 h 45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Spice Mix

Ground cumin

1 tsp

Ground coriander

1 tsp

Smoked paprika

1 tsp

Ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp

Cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp

For the Tagine Base

Olive oil

2 tbsp

Large onion, finely chopped

Garlic, minced

3 cloves

Diced tomatoes with juice

1 can (14 oz)

Vegetable broth

2 cups

For the Chickpeas & Vegetables

Chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 cans (15 oz each)

Carrots, sliced

Red bell pepper, chopped

Zucchini, sliced

Chopped preserved lemons

1/4 cup

For the Final Assembly

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro, chopped

for garnish

Preparation

Preparing the Spice Mix

Combine spices

Combine cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

Mix thoroughly

Mix well to ensure an even blend.

Set aside

Set aside for the tagine base preparation.

Chopping and Sautéing

Heat oil

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Use a heavy-bottomed pot for even heat distribution.

Sauté onions

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic and spices

Stir in minced garlic and prepared spice mix, cooking for another 2 minutes until aromatic.

Do not let the garlic burn as it will turn bitter.

Cooking Process

Building the Base

Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot, bringing to a simmer.

Incorporating Vegetables

Add chickpeas, carrots, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Stir well.

Adding Flavor

Gently fold in preserved lemons. Simmer on low heat for 50 minutes.

Plating & Serving