Jul 14 2026
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Vegetarian Tagine Recipe

Inspired by The Grape Leaf
Time50m
Serves4

north african stew with seasonal vegetables, lemon, honey, spices substitute chicken or shrimp

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Spices

Other ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the vegetables

    Wash and chop the carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, onion, and garlic into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Prepare spices

    Measure out the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and mix them together.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté vegetables

    In a large tagine or heavy pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.

  2. 4

    Add root vegetables

    Add the carrots and eggplant to the pot, cooking for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.

  3. 5

    Incorporate spices

    Add the prepared spices to the vegetable mixture, stirring well to coat the vegetables evenly.

  4. 6

    Add remaining vegetables and broth

    Stir in the zucchini and bell peppers, followed by the vegetable broth and chickpeas. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

  5. 7

    Add honey and lemon juice

    Stir in the honey and lemon juice, letting the tagine simmer for about 20-25 minutes until all vegetables are tender and flavors meld together.

  6. 8

    Garnish and serve

    Once cooked, remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot with couscous or crusty bread.

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