Tagine of Artichokes

This Tagine of Artichokes is a vibrant vegan Moroccan dish that combines tender artichokes with a medley of spices and vegetables, creating a flavorful and aromatic experience. Perfectly served with couscous or crusty bread, it offers a taste of North Africa in your home kitchen.

Ingredients

• Artichoke hearts - 400 g, canned or frozen
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
• Vegetable broth - 200 ml
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chickpeas - 150 g, canned, drained, and rinsed
• Fresh parsley - a handful, chopped, for garnish
• Lemon - 1, juiced

Steps

1. In a tagine or large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the sliced carrot and diced red bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes until they soften.
4. Add the chopped tomato and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Incorporate the artichoke hearts, vegetable broth, ground cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper into the skillet.
6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. After 15 minutes, add the drained chickpeas and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
9. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Contains antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation.

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