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Eggplant and Chickpea Tagine

A hearty and flavorful vegan tagine made with eggplant and chickpeas.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, diced
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  2. Add diced eggplant, cook until it starts to soften.
  3. Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add chickpeas and diced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes until eggplant is tender.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Tagine, Vegan
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