Tajine de Poivre

Tajine de Poivre is a vibrant vegan Moroccan dish that features a medley of colorful bell peppers, warm spices, and hearty chickpeas. Perfect for a midnight meal, this dish is both comforting and nourishing.

Ingredients

• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Yellow bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Chickpeas - 200 grams, cooked or canned, drained
• Red onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Vegetable broth - 200 ml
• Lemon - 1, juiced

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a tajine or a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the diced bell peppers and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
5. Stir in the chopped tomato, cooked chickpeas, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
7. Cover the tajine or skillet and let it cook for about 15 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
9. Serve warm with bread or over a bed of couscous.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from bell peppers.
• High in fiber and protein from chickpeas, promoting digestive health.

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