Tajine de Olives

Tajine de Olives is a vibrant and aromatic Moroccan dish featuring tender olives simmered with a medley of spices and vegetables. Perfect for a midnight snack, this vegan delight is both satisfying and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• Green olives - 200 grams
• Black olives - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable broth - 250 ml
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, diced bell pepper, and carrot, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Add the cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
6. Add the green and black olives, season with salt and black pepper, and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
8. Serve warm, ideally with crusty bread or over couscous.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olives, which can support heart health.
• Contains a variety of vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.

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