MOROCCAN VEGAN TAGINE

Moroccan Vegan Tagine image

Bursting with exotic colors and flavors, this traditional Moroccan recipe is filling and good for you.

Provided by Lady at the Stove

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time 1h38m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water, or as needed
1 cup uncooked green lentils
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, finely ground
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
4 cups vegetable broth

Steps:

Place water and lentils in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Heat oil in a skillet or tagine over medium-high heat. Saute onions until browned and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cooked lentils, potatoes, crushed tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Pour in vegetable broth; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.1 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 475 mg, Sugar 8.1 g