Chickpea and Cauliflower Tagine

A tagine is a traditional moroccan stew prepared with cumin, cinnamon, tomatoes, and lots of vegetables.  It’s one of my favorite dishes!  Tagines are best served over a bed of rice, couscous, polenta, or quinoa. 

 

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large carrot, diced

1.5 cups chopped green beans (fresh or frozen)

1 medium potato, peeled and chopped (optional)

½ head of cauliflower, chopped (about 2 cups)

2 cups chicken broth (Can use a 14.5 oz. can)

1 (14.5 oz.) can chopped or diced tomatoes

1 (14.5 oz.) can chickpeas, drained

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. paprika

Directions

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.  Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until soft.  Add garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.  Add the broth, tomatoes, carrots, green beans, cauliflower, potato, cinnamon, cumin, and paprika.  Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.   Add drained chickpeas.  Serve over a bed of rice, couscous, quinoa, or polenta. 

Grocery Item	Weekly Sale at Econo Foods (1/20/13-1/26/13)
Olive Oil	Bertolli Olive Oil (17 oz.) on sale for $5.99
Chickpeas	Bush’s Best Beans (15-16 oz.) on sale 10 for $9 Our Family Beans (15 oz.) on sale 3 for $2
Green Beans	Birdseye Frozen Vegetables (10-16 oz.) on sale 4 for $5
Potatoes	Locally Sourced Red or Russet Potatoes (5 lb. bag) on sale for $1.69
Onions	Sweet Yellow Onions on sale for $0.89/lb.

Grocery Item	Weekly Sale at Cub Foods (1/20/13-1/26/13)
Tomatoes	Red Gold Tomatoes (28 oz.) on sale for $1