Butternut Squash, Vegetable, and Chickpea Tagine
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups small diced onion
- 1 cup small diced carrot
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 cups medium diced butternut squash
- 1 ½ cups medium diced parsnip
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon
- ½ cup golden raisins
- ½ cup, about ¼ lb, small diced dried apricots
- 5 to 6 cups chicken broth, as needed
- 6 threads saffron
- 4 cilantro sprigs, finely chopped (stems and all)
- Two 14.5-ounce cans chickpeas, drained
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro, divided
- ½ cup small diced red bell pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Zest from one lemon
- 10 ounces couscous
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander and crushed red pepper and cook until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add butternut squash and parsnips to the pan and cook 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, then add garlic and 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the raisins, dried apricots, 3 cups of the chicken broth, saffron and cilantro sprigs. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 15 minutes. If using a Dutch oven instead of a tagine, only partially cover to allow steam to escape. Add chickpeas and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, adding up to 1 cup additional stock as necessary to keep the vegetables covered.. Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/8 cup chopped cilantro over the top.
In a 2-quart saucepot or larger, heat remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add red bell pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper and cook until soft, 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups chicken broth and the lemon zest and bring to a boil. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Allow couscous to steam for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and 1/8 cup chopped cilantro; stir to combine.
Serve with the Butternut Squash, Vegetable and Chickpea Tagine.
Recipe Details
- Source: Emeril Green
- Dish Type: Entree
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Cooking Method: Simmering
- Occasion: Any
- Effort Level: Simple
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