Vegetable and Sweet Potato Tajine (Morocco)

Vegetable and sweet potato tagine is a delicious Moroccan vegetarian recipe. It's hearty, fragrant, and colorful: a true source of well-being. Chickpeas naturally help with hot flashes, while sweet potatoes and red bell peppers provide a boost of antioxidants, which are essential for your skin.

Thanks to spices like ginger, saffron , and cinnamon, this tagine also supports your digestion and stabilizes your mood. Rich in fiber and essential vitamins, this complete meal helps you maintain your radiance and hormonal balance.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time 40 minutes

Total time 50 minutes

Cooking method: Traditional

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Special diet: suitable for gluten-free diet

Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes, cut into pieces
1 zucchini cut into slices
1 Red bell pepper cut into strips
1 can of chickpeas (400 g)
1 chopped onion
2 cloves of chopped garlic
400g crushed tomatoes
500 ml of vegetable stock
1 tablespoon of ground cumin
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 pinch of saffron
Salt, pepper
Fresh coriander for garnish

Preparation

1
Sauté the aromatics: In a large casserole dish or tagine, heat a little olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
2
Add the spices: Add the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and saffron. Mix well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
3
Add the vegetables: Add the sweet potatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers to the pot. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
4
Simmer: Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add the chickpeas 10 minutes before the end of cooking.
5
Season and serve: Add salt and pepper, and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Note

Chickpeas phytoestrogens ) help stabilize hormonal fluctuations while sweet potato (rich in beta-carotene) and red pepper (vitamin C and antioxidants) form an exceptional duo for radiant complexion and cellular protection.

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