Spicy Moroccan Tagine with Vegetables and Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 cup grain couscous
• 1 large zucchini
• 2 large carrot
• 1 large bell pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup chickpea
• 1 large onion
• 2 pieces garlic
• 2 cups spinach
• 0.25 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping the zucchini, carrots, bell pepper, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
2. 2In a large tagine or heavy-bottomed pot, sauté the onion and garlic in a splash of water or vegetable broth until translucent.
3. 3Add the spices (cumin, coriander, and cinnamon) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. 4Introduce the chopped vegetables (except for the spinach) and chickpeas to the pot, stirring to coat everything evenly with the spices.
5. 5Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes.
6. 6While the tagine is cooking, prepare the whole grain couscous according to package instructions, typically involving boiling water and letting the couscous absorb it off the heat.
7. 7Check the tagine; once the vegetables are tender, stir in the spinach and raisins, allowing the spinach to wilt and the raisins to plump up.
8. 8Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and remove from heat.
9. 9Serve the vegetable tagine hot over a bed of fluffy whole grain couscous.
10. 10Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon for added freshness if desired.
11. 11Enjoy a hearty and healthy meal that is both nourishing and satisfying.