Vegetarian Tagine

4.75 from 4 votes

Vegetarian Tagine is a super healthy, hearty and delicious vegetarian meal that's easy to make. Perfect for a weeknight family meal!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: African

Servings:

Calories: 220kcal

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 carrot, cut in 1/4 in coins
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks (about 2 cups)
2 cups cauliflower florets (1 small head)
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained)
1/4 cup raisins or currants
3 cups cooked couscous
Optional accompaniments: slivered or sliced almonds, diced green or black olives

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the carrots, paprika, cinnamon, cumin, ginger and salt. Cook an additional 5 minutes, until the veggies are soft and the spices are fragrant.
Add the tomatoes, butternut squash, cauliflower, and vegetable broth, and stir to combine.
Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Stir in the chickpeas and raisins and cook an additional 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
Serve over couscous