- Level
- very easy
- Prep Time
- 49 mins
- Total Time
- 40 mins
- Serves
- 6
Description
By Audrey Sckoropad for Rachelle Béry
Despite its name, this recipe is made in a pot on the stove rather than in the traditional tagine. However, you could always serve it in a tajine bring a more authentic Moroccan feel to the meal. I got this recipe from my twin sister, who is married to a man from Morocco. Her mother-in-law showed her how to lovingly prepare it in the traditional Moroccan way. I have since adapted it using seasonal vegetables while still keeping it as authentically Moroccan as possible.
It’s quite simple to prepare and really tasty. Served over rice or couscous, it is absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
- 2
- white onions, finely chopped
- 1
- tomato, halved
- A large handful of fresh parsley (keep their long stems to tie together in a knot)
- 1
- small green cabbage, cut in wedges
- 3
- carrots, halved lengthwise
- 2
- potatoes, peeled and halved
- 1
- butternut or acorn squash, peeled and cut into large pieces
- 2
- zucchinis, halved lengthwise
- 1
- can chickpeas, drained
- 2
- cubes Herbamare vegetable bouillon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp.
- paprika
- ½–1 tbsp.
- ground turmeric
- ½ tbsp
- ground ginger
- A drizzle of olive oil
- 4–5 cups
- water
Directions
- Step 1
- In a large pot set over medium heat, cook onions in the olive oil. Add salt and pepper. Stir occasionally.
- Step 2
- When onions are translucent and soft, add parsley, tomato and spices. Keep stirring gently.
- Step 3
- Add the vegetables (excluding zucchini), vegetable bouillon cube and water. Partially cover and turn heat to high.
- Step 4
- When it begins to boil, remove the lid and stir. Boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chickpeas and zucchini.
- Step 5
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 35 minutes.
- Step 6
- Once fully cooked, serve on a bed of couscous.
The rich Moroccan aromas will fill the air, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. No doubt about it, this dish is the perfect meal to share with the whole family. To my sister Fay and to Naïma, I say shukran (thank you in Arabic).
