Moroccan Chickpea and Squash Tagine

Moroccan Chickpea and Squash Tagine

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Mediterranean · 45 min · Beans · vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free

474 cal 15g protein 72g carbs 14g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 5 servings
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) canned chickpeas
  • 1/2 lb, cubed butternut squash
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
  • 1, diced yellow onion
  • 3/4 tsp ras el hanout
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup, chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat couscous
  • 1 1/4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and soften the onion over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the ras el hanout and cinnamon and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the squash, chickpeas, tomatoes, apricots, and a cup of water, then season with salt.
  4. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the squash is tender.
  5. Meanwhile, steam the couscous with boiling water for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
  6. Spoon the tagine over the couscous and finish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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