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Moroccan Tagine Recipe

Experience the magic of Morocco with this comforting chicken and vegetable tagine! A delightful sweet and savory blend of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices, all simmered to perfection. This recipe is easily adaptable for stovetop cooking, even without a traditional tagine. Serve over fluffy couscous for a truly authentic and satisfying meal. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 353.7 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Moroccan Tagine

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How to Make Moroccan Tagine

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Stir for 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  5. Add 1 large carrot, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of saffron (optional) to the pot.
  6. Stir the vegetables and spices for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth or water to the pot.
  8. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  9. Return the chicken to the pot. Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 medium eggplant (cubed and salted if it has lots of black seeds, then rinsed and dried), 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  10. Cover the pot and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
  11. Add more chicken broth or water if needed to maintain moisture.
  12. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  13. Serve hot over couscous.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

81g

Fat

3g

Carbs

19g

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