Moroccan Vegetarian Chickpea Tagine![moroccan vegetarian chickpea tajine recipe](http://www.food-of-africa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/moroccan-vegetarian-chickpea-tajine-recipe.jpg)
Moroccan dishes do not need necessarily need any meat to be delicious. Many typical Moroccan recipes can be completely vegetarian. One of the favorite Moroccan vegetarian dishes is a tajine with as a main ingredient chickpeas. This Moroccan chickpeas recipe is one of the easiest to make and has a delicious authentic Moroccan taste.
Ingredients for vegetarian Tajine with Chickpeas
- 400 gram canned Chickpeas
- 1 toe of garlic
- 1 large onion
- 3 large tomatoes
- 3 tbs. Olive Oil
- parsley leaves
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne powder
- ¼ tsp. paprika powder
- ¼ tsp. Cumin
- salt and pepper
How to prepare Moroccan Chickpeas Tagine
- step 1) soak the chickpeas in hot water and remove the skin
- step 2) grate the onion and fry it slightly (1-2 minutes) in a deep pan (or tajine) using 2 tablespoon olive oil before mixing it with 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika powder and ¼ teaspoon cumin.
- Step 3) add the 3 tomatoes cut in small cubes, a sniff of salt and pepper, a couple of cut parsley leaves and eventually also the skinned chickpeas.
- Step 4) let it is simmer for 30-35 minutes on a low fire with the lid closed.
- Step 5) serve with either couscous or Turkish bread. BisaHa!
Tip: the next day leftovers will taste even better!