Tajine de Café

Tajine de Café is a delightful vegan Moroccan dish that combines fragrant spices and rich coffee flavors, perfect for a midnight snack. With a warm, comforting aroma and a hint of sweetness, this dish is sure to satisfy your late-night cravings.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Chickpeas - 200 grams, cooked
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground ginger - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Coffee - 100 ml, brewed strong
• Vegetable broth - 200 ml
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a medium-sized tajine or a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the diced red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and sliced carrot, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the diced zucchini and red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Stir in the cooked chickpeas, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper, mixing well.
6. Pour in the brewed coffee and vegetable broth, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the tajine or skillet, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• Contains antioxidants from spices and coffee.

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