Sweet potato, zucchini and chickpea tagine

Cooking Vegetarian Sweet potato, zucchini and chickpea tagine

This top meal is inspired by Moroccan cuisine, is full of flavour and good for you, too.

  1. Combine the saffron and half the water in a heatproof jug. Set aside for 10 minutes to infuse.
  2. Heat a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Spray with oil. Cook the onion, stirring, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic, ginger and cumin. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic.
  3. Add the saffron mixture, tomato and remaining water. Bring to the boil. Add the sweet potato and chickpeas. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Add the zucchini. Simmer for 3 minutes or until the zucchini is tender crisp. Stir in the honey. Season with pepper.
  4. Meanwhile, to make the spiced quinoa, place the quinoa, cumin, turmeric and water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the water evaporates.
  5. Serve the tagine with the spiced quinoa and coriander leaves.

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