CHICKPEA AND GREEN BEAN TAGINE

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A tagine is a delectable Moroccan stew redolent of fragrnat fruits and spices. The word 'tagine' refers to both the dish itself and the pot it is cooked in. Try this one served over couscous, quinoa or rice.

Provided by KristinV

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
220 g green beans, topped and tailed and cut into 1 inch pieces
400 g can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 teaspoon brown sugar
salt and pepper (to taste)
450 g can chickpeas
1/4 blanched almond, slivered
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated

Steps:

  • Place the dried fruit in a small heatproof bowl. Add boiling water to cover and soak for 20 minutes to soften. Drain, coarsely chop and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cinnamon, turmeric and allspice and cook, stirring, for 30 secs. Add the green beans, tomatoes, stock, brown sugar and salt & pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the green beans are tender, about 20 minutes.'.
  • Add the reserved fruit and the chickpeas abd cook for 5-10 minutes to blend the flavours. Stir in the alomnds, parsley, and lemon zest. Taste and adjust the seasonings then serve hot.

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