Featured Recipe: Spicy Moroccan Chickpea and Apricot Tagine

Take your taste buds on a journey with this bold and aromatic Moroccan-inspired tagine!

Packed with warm spices, tender chickpeas, sweet apricots, and hearty vegetables, it’s a dish that will transport you straight to a bustling spice market.

Spicy Moroccan Chickpea and Apricot Tagine 🥘🌶️

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot or tagine over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and softened (about 3 minutes).
2. Add spices and vegetables: Stir in cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne. Add the carrots and sweet potatoes, cooking for 2-3 minutes to coat them in the spices.
3. Simmer the tagine: Add the chickpeas, dried apricots, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together.
4. Finish with lemon: Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

This vibrant tagine is an adventurous, soul-warming dish that’s perfect for cold winter nights. Get ready to spice up your dinner table!