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Delicious Moroccan Potato Tagine Recipe

Delicious Moroccan Potato Tagine Recipe

A warm, comforting Moroccan potato tagine with tender vegetables, fragrant spices, preserved lemon, and olives.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, main, side
Cuisine Moroccan, North African, Vegetarian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Large heavy pot or Dutch oven (6-quart minimum)
  • sharp knife
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing onions and spices
  • 2 large Onions Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger Grated
  • 2 lbs Potatoes Yukon Gold or red cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 large Carrots Thick rounds
  • 1 large Red bell pepper Chunks
  • 2 teaspoon Ground cumin Part of spice blend
  • 2 teaspoon Ground turmeric Part of spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Part of spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander Part of spice blend
  • ½ teaspoon Ground ginger Part of spice blend
  • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon Part of spice blend
  • 1 pinch Saffron threads Optional part of spice blend
  • 1 can 14 oz Diced tomatoes With juices
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth Adjust for desired consistency
  • ½ cup Green olives Pitted
  • 1 can 14 oz Chickpeas Drained
  • to taste Salt and black pepper Seasoning
  • Drizzle Olive oil For garnish
  • Fresh cilantro Chopped for garnish
  • Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
  • Lemon wedges For serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil and cook onions until soft and golden to develop sweetness.
  • Stir in garlic and ginger for a fragrant, flavorful base.
  • Toast all ground spices in hot oil to release deep aroma.
  • Mix in potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, tomatoes, broth, preserved lemon, olives, and chickpeas.
  • Cover and simmer gently until tender, then serve with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 550mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Keyword comfort food, Delicious Moroccan Potato Tagine Recipe, Meal Prep, spice blend, tender vegetables, vegetarian recipe
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