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Algeria

Tagine

low and slow

This stew-like recipe typically includes a variety of vegetables like carrots, and zucchini, slow-cooked with aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, and cinnamon.

Total time
1 hr
Servings
4 servings
Region
Africa
Category
Main Course
Tagine, a Algeria recipe

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large tagine or a deep skillet over medium heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add the chopped onion and sautΓ© until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the minced garlic and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground paprika, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.

  5. Step 5

    Add the chickpeas, carrots, zucchinis, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper to the tagine. Stir everything together.

  6. Step 6

    Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

  7. Step 7

    Cover the tagine and simmer over low heat for about 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally.

  8. Step 8

    Once the tagine is ready, garnish it with fresh cilantro or parsley.

  9. Step 9

    Serve the Algerian Vegetable Tagine with lemon wedges on the side.

Time to eat

Bon appΓ©tit! Buon appetito! Β‘Buen provecho! Itadakimasu! Enjoy!