Escape to the vibrant streets of Morocco with our tantalizing Zucchini and Chickpea Tagine, a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to a land of exotic spices and aromatic delights. This delectable dish, brimming with tender zucchini, succulent chickpeas, and a chorus of Moroccan spices, promises a culinary journey like no other.
Alongside this flavor-packed tagine, we present an array of equally enticing recipes that celebrate the versatility of zucchini and chickpeas. Discover the light and refreshing Zucchini and Chickpea Salad, a vibrant blend of crisp zucchini, plump chickpeas, tangy dressing, and a burst of fresh herbs. For a hearty and satisfying meal, try our Zucchini and Chickpea Curry, a fragrant fusion of aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and an abundance of garden-fresh zucchini and chickpeas. And for a quick and wholesome lunch or dinner, our Zucchini and Chickpea Buddha Bowl offers a colorful medley of roasted zucchini, spiced chickpeas, quinoa, and an array of nutrient-rich toppings.
Each recipe in this collection is a testament to the culinary magic that happens when these two humble ingredients, zucchini and chickpeas, take center stage. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, these recipes guarantee a delightful and satisfying experience that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you utterly captivated.
MOROCCAN CHICKPEA VEGETABLE TAGINE
A plant-based vegan tagine perfect for your holiday guests and full of nutritious vegetables, dried fruit and Moroccan spices. It makes a beautiful presentation and can be served over your choice of grain.
Provided by Diane Smith
Categories Main Dishes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- SEE Note below* In a large saucepan, add onion and garlic in about ¼ cup water; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until water has evaporated and they are golden and tender. Stir in spice mixture, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, and harissa, if using, and cook 1 minute, stirring.
- Stir in broth, sweet and red potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, about 10 minutes. Then add the zucchini, cauliflower, and chickpeas and continue to simmer until all of the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened about another 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/4 cups water and lemon juice to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover and let sit until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- To finish the tagine, stir in apricots and season with sea salt, if desired.
- Place into a tagine, if you have one, or large platter for serving. Each person can dish up some couscous and top with the vegetable tagine sprinkled with cilantro and a few toasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 kcal, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Protein 12.3 g, Fat 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 188.4 mg, Fiber 10.8 g, Sugar 20.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PRESSURE-COOKER CHICKPEA TAGINE
While traveling through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we tried, so we came up with this no-fuss dish. It's great alongside grilled fish, or add shredded cooked chicken in the last 10 minutes for a change-of-pace entree. -Raymond Wyatt, West St. Paul, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add garlic, paprika, ginger, cumin, salt, pepper and cinnamon; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Press cancel., Add squash, zucchini, chickpeas, red pepper, onion, apricots, water, harissa and honey. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Press cancel. Gently stir in tomatoes and mint; heat through. , If desired, top with yogurt and additional mint, olive oil and honey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICY CHICKPEA TAGINE
This tagine is a deliciously spicy meal that is my go-to dinner for guests, because everyone loves it and it's vegan! I usually pair it with some cumin roasted cauliflower.
Provided by Heather
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Moroccan
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onions and garlic until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add turmeric, cumin, agave nectar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and black pepper and stir until onion mixture is evenly coated. Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the tagine; add carrots and salt. Cook over medium-low for 12 minutes.
- Mix chickpeas into carrot mixture, adding more water if needed to cover the bottom but keeping the sauce thick. Cook mixture for 7 minutes.
- Serve tagine with lemon wedges and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67.2 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 13.9 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 785.8 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
SMASHED ZUCCHINI WITH CHICKPEAS AND PEANUTS
The contrasting flavors and textures in this dish might make you wonder - in a good way - "What is going on here?" First, raw zucchini is treated like cucumber, smashed and left to intensify with salt and lime juice. Next, it's showered with toasted chickpeas and peanuts, which are zingy from lime zest and citrusy spices like sumac or coriander. Offsetting the sweet crunch of zucchini and the fatty, crispy topping are thick rounds of jalapeño. Eat this quick mix with whole grains, tortillas or pita, yogurt, Cotija or another crumbly cheese, salad greens or soft-boiled eggs.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, vegetables, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim the zucchini ends and slice lengthwise into quarters. Position cut sides down, then smash with the side of your knife until craggy and split. Rip into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces. Transfer to a colander set in the sink, then toss with the sliced jalapeño, lime juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Let drain while you cook the chickpeas.
- Heat the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas and peanuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are lightly browned and crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the lime zest, sumac and a sprinkle of salt. Stir until fragrant, then taste and add more salt as needed.
- Shake the zucchini to get rid of any excess liquid, then transfer to a platter or plates. Drizzle with a little olive oil, then top with the chickpeas. Get a spoonful of everything and taste. Add salt and a squeeze of lime until flavors are bright and zingy. Serve warm or at room temperature (although the chickpeas will become less crispy as they sit with the wet ingredients).
SLOW-COOKER CHICKPEA TAGINE
While traveling through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we tried. Resist the urge to stir this dish too much, as it will break down the veggies. Add shredded cooked chicken in the last 10 minutes, or serve with grilled fish. -Raymond Wyatt, West St. Paul, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 4h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place the first 6 ingredients in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker., In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, paprika, ginger, cumin, salt, pepper and cinnamon; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, harissa and honey; bring to a boil. Pour tomato mixture over vegetables; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender and sauce has thickened, 4-5 hours. Stir in mint. , If desired, top with yogurt, and additional mint, olive oil and honey to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges
MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI AND CHICKPEA SALAD
Chopped zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light balsamic dressing. Or you can use red wine vinegar! Makes a great side dish or light lunch. Not necessary, but best if chilled at least a couple hours to let flavors blend.
Provided by ChristineM
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Zucchini Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, feta, Kalamata olives, olive oil, basil, vinegar, rosemary, capers, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 514.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
CHICKPEA TAGINE WITH CHICKEN AND APRICOTS
Tagines, the slow-cooked, deeply aromatic stews of North Africa, are traditionally made and served in distinctive clay pots, often with lamb, and usually over couscous. This isn't a traditional version: It's fairly quick, and it relies on a heavy-bottomed saucepan rather than a tagine. With chicken thighs, bulgur, chickpeas and dried apricots, it comes together to produce an Americanized version that is a super one-pot dinner, fast enough for a weeknight despite the long ingredient list, and infinitely variable.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, one pot, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put oil in a large, deep pot over medium-high heat. When oil is shimmering, add chicken and brown well on both sides; remove from pan and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, add onion to the pan and cook until soft, about 5 minutes; add garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, dried apricots and tomato. Cook and stir just long enough to loosen any brown bits from bottom of pan.
- Add chickpeas and 1 cup of stock or bean liquid to the pan and turn heat back to medium-high. When mixture reaches a gentle bubble, return chicken to the pan. Cover pot, turn heat to low and cook, checking occasionally to make sure the mixture is bubbling gently, for about 15 minutes or until tomatoes break down and flavors begin to meld. Stir in bulgur, adding more stock if necessary so that the mixture is covered with about an inch of liquid. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook until the chicken and bulgur are both done, about 10 to 15 minutes. Taste, adjust the seasonings and serve in bowls garnished with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 536, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1117 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh and tender zucchini. Overgrown zucchini can be tough and bitter.
- Cut the zucchini into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Soak the chickpeas overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking. This will help them to soften and cook more quickly.
- Use a variety of spices to flavor the tangine. Common spices used in Moroccan cuisine include cumin, coriander, paprika, and ginger.
- Serve the tangine with a side of couscous or rice.
Conclusion:
Zucchini and chickpea tangine is a delicious and healthy Moroccan dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant flavors and textures, this tangine is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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