Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea and Apricots Tagine

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A flavorful and hearty tagine featuring roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, and dried apricots, perfect for a comforting meal.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
40min
Total Time
55min
Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea and Apricots Tagine recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)

Main Ingredients

  • 1can
    chickpea
  • 150mL
    vegetable stock
  • 100g
    dried apricots
  • 2
    large onions
  • 2clove
    garlic
  • 2tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2tsp
    ground turmeric
  • 1/2tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/2tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1/2tsp
    salt
  • 1
    large cauliflower

To Serve

  • 1
    cooked couscous or bread
  • 1
    chopped coriander
  • 1
    ground roasted almonds or almond flakes

How to make Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea and Apricots Tagine

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

    Step 1.1: Preheat the oven to 200°C
  2. In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, onions, chickpeas, apricots, garlic, spices, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.

    Step 1.1: In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, onions, chickpeas, apricots, garlic, spices, and salt
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer gently. Stir occasionally.

    Step 1.1: Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer gently
  4. Meanwhile, roast the cauliflower florets. Place the cauliflower florets in a large roasting tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with a bit of salt, and mix together.

  5. Transfer the tray to the oven and roast until tender and golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.

  6. Add the roasted cauliflower to the simmering apricots and chickpea tagine. Check the tagine’s consistency and add a few tablespoons of stock or water if necessary.

  7. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning with salt.

  8. Serve with couscous or bread, topped with coriander and almonds if desired.

    Step 1.1: Serve with couscous or bread, topped with coriander and almonds if desired
    Step 1.2: Serve with couscous or bread, topped with coriander and almonds if desired

Tips & Tricks

  1. For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes for a bit of heat.

  2. You can substitute chickpeas with lentils for a different texture.

  3. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it perfect for meal prep.

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