CHICKPEA AND DATE TAGINE, VEGETARIAN

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Chickpea and Date Tagine, Vegetarian image

North African tagines often combine sweet and savory foods to play off the spices used to season them.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onions, diced or 2 cups diced onions
4 garlic cloves, minced or 4 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 cup pitted dates, halved
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook 10 minutes, or until starting to brown, stirring often. Stir in garlic, cumin, coriander, ginger, and cinnamon, and saute 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and 1/4 cup water; simmer 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast couscous in small saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes, or until fragrant. Add 1 3/4 cups water, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir dates and lemon juice into tagine, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve over couscous, sprinkled with cilantro.

Darwin Wilson
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This tagine is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


Md Antazul
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I've made this tagine several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for a party or a potluck.


Akmal Bhatti
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This tagine was a great way to use up some leftover chickpeas and dates. It was easy to make and really delicious.


Tajmul Ansari
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my tagine turned out really dry. I think I might have cooked it for too long.


Anthony ordonez
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This tagine was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I could fix that by using less dates next time.


Furlyboy Nesbitt
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this tagine definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and packed with flavor.


Farhan Ismail
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This tagine is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet dates and the chickpeas were a good source of protein.


Kofi West
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I made this tagine for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that it was vegetarian.


Peggy Arunta
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this tagine. The chickpeas and dates were a great combination, and the spices gave it a nice depth of flavor.


Tinamarie Munro
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This tagine was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The flavors were amazing and my guests loved it.


Teresa Reyes
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more spices or herbs.


Jamie Luebs
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This tagine was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try it again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Zachariah Njau
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I'm not usually a fan of chickpeas, but I loved them in this tagine. The dates and spices really balanced out the flavor.


Moharam Alli
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This was my first time making tagine, and it was surprisingly easy! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Kushmila Umashani
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This tagine is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I also added some chopped carrots and zucchini, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Shriya Luhagun
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I often double the recipe so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Jake Meyer
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This tagine was easy to make and packed with flavor. The chickpeas and dates were a great combination, and the spices gave it a nice kick. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Rana Shahzaib
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I tried the chickpea and date tagine last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of sweet and savory, and the tagine was a great way to get some extra vegetables into their diet. Will definitely be making this again.


Asma Raza
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This chickpea and date tagine was a delightful culinary journey. The blend of spices, the tender chickpeas, and the sweetness of the dates created a symphony of flavors that tantalized my taste buds. I highly recommend this vegetarian dish for a whol