Vegetable Tagine

Ingredients

• 1 cup zucchini
• 1 cup carrot
• 1 cup sweet potato
• 1 cup tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup chickpea
• 1 tsp saffron
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon
• 1 tbsp cilantro
• 3 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

1. 1Prep vegetables by chopping zucchini, carrot, sweet potato, and tomato into bite-sized pieces.
2. 2Rinse chickpeas under cold water.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. 4Add all vegetables to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5Stir in the spices (cumin, coriander, saffron) and cook for another minute.
6. 6Add brown rice, chickpeas, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
7. 7Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
8. 8Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
9. 9Fluff the saffron rice gently with a fork and mix with the vegetables.
10. 10Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the tagine and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
11. 11Serve hot, ensuring even distribution of ingredients among the servings.