🍲 Mediterranean Chickpea & Vegetable Tagine

⭐ INGREDIENTS (Serves 3–4)

Main

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, sliced
1 zucchini, chopped
1 potato, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained & rinsed

Sauce Base

1 cup crushed tomatoes
½ cup vegetable broth or water
2 tbsp tomato paste

Mediterranean–Moroccan Spices

1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp coriander
½ tsp cinnamon
Salt & pepper to taste

Finish

2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp lemon juice
Optional: olives or raisins for sweeter flavor

🔥 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

🍳 1. Sauté the base vegetables

Heat olive oil in a pot or tagine.
Add:

onion
garlic
Cook 3 minutes.

Add:

carrot
potato
bell pepper
Cook for 5 minutes to soften.

🍅 2. Add spices & tomatoes

Add all spices:

paprika
cumin
turmeric
coriander
cinnamon

Mix for 30 seconds.

Add:

tomato paste
crushed tomatoes

Stir well.

🥘 3. Add chickpeas & zucchini

Add chickpeas and zucchini.
Pour in broth or water.
Stir and combine.

🔥 4. Slow simmer

Cover and cook on low for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Vegetables should become soft and sauce thickens.

🌿 5. Finish

Turn off heat.
Add:

lemon juice
chopped parsley

Taste and adjust salt.

🍽️ SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Serve with:

Couscous
Brown rice
Warm flatbread
Greek yogurt on the side (optional)

Drizzle extra olive oil for authentic Mediterranean richness.

💚 HEALTH BENEFITS

✔ High fiber, supports digestion
✔ Heart-healthy olive oil
✔ Anti-inflammatory spices
✔ Complete plant-based protein
✔ Low calorie and satisfying