Best 2 Vegetarian Tagine Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey to North Africa with our delightful vegetarian tagine recipes. These traditional Moroccan stews, brimming with vibrant flavors and aromatic spices, are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Our collection offers a diverse range of tagines, each bursting with unique flavors and textures. From the classic Berber Vegetable Tagine with its medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, to the hearty Lentil and Sweet Potato Tagine packed with protein and earthy sweetness, our recipes cater to various dietary preferences and ensure a satisfying meal for all. Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our tantalizing vegetarian tagine recipes and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

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CHICKPEA AND DATE TAGINE, VEGETARIAN

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

Ingredients

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.

VEGETARIAN TAGINE

Vegetarian Tagine image

Provided by Catherine McCord

Categories Pasta Tomato Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Cauliflower Chickpea Butternut Squash Weelicious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates

Yield Makes 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons 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

Steps:

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

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cut vegetables or a food processor to chop them.
If you don't have a tagine, you can use a large Dutch oven or braising pan.
Add more or less vegetable broth depending on how thick you want the sauce to be.
Serve the tagine with couscous, rice, or pita bread.

Conclusion:

This vegetarian tagine is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with vegetables and chickpeas, and the flavors of the spices are amazing. The tagine is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new vegetarian recipe to try, give this tagine a try. You won't be disappointed!

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