Moroccan Vegetable Tagine with Lemon Couscous

Serves 4
Time 40 min
Moroccan Vegetable Tagine with Lemon Couscous

Named after the vessels they're traditionally cooked in, tagines often feature cuts of meat that are stewed for a long time. This version is vegetable-based and cooks quite quickly. Its warm flavors pair wonderfully with a quick tart lemon couscous. Inspired by Whole Planet Foundation® microcredit client recipes.

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Ingredients

    1/2 teaspoonground cumin
    1/2 teaspoonground ginger
    1/2 teaspoonground turmeric
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    1yellow onion, chopped
    3 clovesgarlic, minced
    2 tablespoonstomato paste
    3 cupslow-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
    2 largesweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    1 can (14.5-ounce)diced tomatoes
    1 can (15-ounce)garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas), drained and rinsed
    1/2 cupraisins, preferably golden
    1/4 cuplemon juice
    2 teaspoonsgrated lemon zest
    1 1/2 cupscouscous
    1/4 cupchopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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Method

Combine cumin, ginger, turmeric, salt, cinnamon and pepper. Set aside.


In a large high-sided skillet, heat oil over medium. 


Add onion and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until golden and tender. 


Stir in spice mixture and tomato paste and cook 1 minute, stirring. 


Stir in broth, potatoes, tomatoes and their juice, beans and raisins. Bring to a boil. 


Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender and sauce is thickened.


Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water, lemon juice and zest to a boil. Remove from heat.


Stir in couscous. 


Cover and let sit 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Serve with tagine and garnish with parsley.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

580

Total Fat

9g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

610mg

Total Carbohydrate

107g

Dietary Fiber

13g

Total Sugars

25g

Protein

17g

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