Pumpkin, Cranberry & Red Onion Tagine

Pumpkin, Cranberry & Red Onion Tagine
  • Author: Anonymous

This warming and aromatic pumpkin tagine is a perfect comfort dish for chilly evenings. The tender chunks of pumpkin are simmered in a flavorful blend of spices, honey, and cranberries, creating a rich and satisfying stew. Served alongside fluffy lemon-infused couscous, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 red onions , thickly sliced
  • 3cm piece fresh root ginger , grated
  • 500g/1lb 2oz pumpkin or squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into large chunks
  • 1 tsp each cinnamon , coriander, cumin and harissa paste
  • 1 tbsp clear honey
  • 700g bottle tomato passata
  • 50g dried cranberries
  • 400g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
  • 200g couscous
  • 2 tsp vegetable stock granules
  • zest and juice 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp toasted flaked almonds
  • handful coriander , roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and fry the onions until lightly coloured. Add ginger, pumpkin and spices, stir, then add honey, passata and cranberries. Bring to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover, then simmer for 20 mins until the pumpkin is tender. After 10 mins, stir in the chickpeas. (If the mixture is a little thick, you can loosen it with some vegetable stock.)
  • Meanwhile, tip the couscous, stock granules and lemon zest into a heatproof bowl. Pour over 300ml boiling water, stir briefly and cover with a plate. Leave for 5 mins. Tip in the lemon juice, almonds and remaining tbsp oil and fluff up with a fork. Scatter the coriander over the tagine and serve with the couscous.

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Cook Time

25M

Prep Time

PT20M

Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition

  • Calories: 449 calories
  • Fat Content: 16 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 67 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 23 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 6 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 13 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 1.93 milligram of sodium