Spiced Vegetable Tagine
This vibrant and aromatic vegetarian tagine is a delightful blend of sweet potato, aubergine, courgettes, and red pepper, all cooked to perfection in a flavorful mix of spices, tomatoes, and a hint of sweetness from honey and apricots. The tender vegetables and chickpeas are simmered together to create a rich and comforting dish that pairs perfectly with couscous or rice. Garnish with fresh coriander for a final touch of freshness and flavor. Enjoy this hearty and nourishing tagine as a satisfying meal any day of the week!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 aubergine
- 2 courgettes
- 1 red pepper
- 3 tbsp mild olive oil or sunflower oil
- 1 small onion
- 4 garlic
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp harissa
- 2 tbsp clear honey
- 100g/3½oz ready-to-eat dried apricots
- 400g tin chickpeas
- and freshly ground saltblack pepper
- handful chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.
- Mix the sweet potato, aubergine, courgette and red pepper in a large bowl. Drizzle over 2 tablespoons of the oil and mix to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a high heat. When the pan is hot, add the vegetables in batches and fry, stirring and turning regularly, for 3â4 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Heat the remaining oil in a lidded casserole over a medium heat. Add the onions and fry for 3â5 minutes, stirring regularly, until softened. Add the garlic, coriander and cumin and fry for 1â2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, harissa paste, honey, apricots and chickpeas until well combined. Add the vegetables and cook for 2â3 minutes.
- Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 30 minutes, then stir in 200ml/7fl oz cold water until well combined and return to the oven, covered, for a further 15 minutes, or until the tagine is thick and the vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle the tagine with the chopped coriander and serve with freshly cooked couscous or rice.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4-5
Nutrition
- Calories: 299kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 41g
- Fat Content: 9g
- Fiber Content: 11g
- Protein Content: 9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1g
- Sugar Content: 24g
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