Tajine de Cerises

Tajine de Cerises is a delightful Moroccan-inspired dish that features sweet cherries simmered with aromatic spices and served over a bed of fluffy couscous. This vegan midnight treat combines the essence of fruit and spices, creating a unique and satisfying flavor experience.

Ingredients

• Fresh cherries - 200 grams, pitted
• Couscous - 100 grams
• Vegetable broth - 250 ml
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground ginger - 1/2 teaspoon
• Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the minced garlic, cinnamon, cumin, and ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Add the pitted cherries to the pan, along with the maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Stir well and let cook for about 5-7 minutes until the cherries soften and release their juices.
4. Meanwhile, in a separate pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
5. Fluff the couscous with a fork and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Mix in chopped parsley.
6. Serve the cherry mixture over the couscous, garnishing with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 67 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from cherries, which may help reduce inflammation.
• Provides a good source of fiber from couscous, promoting digestive health.

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