Moroccan Harvest Tagine
Moroccan Harvest Tagine is a fragrant vegetarian dish filled with tender eggplant, zucchini, sweet dried apricots, aromatic ras el hanout, and tomatoes. Slow simmering allows the vegetables to absorb the warm North African spices, creating a comforting meal that's perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Equipment
- Large spoon
- Measuring spoons
- Tagine or heavy-bottomed saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 aubergines cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 courgettes cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 teaspoons ras el hanout
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 x 400 g cans chopped tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 175 g ready-to-eat dried apricots halved
- 1 knob butter
- 1 onion chopped
- Small bunch fresh coriander finely chopped
- Small bunch flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a tagine or heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the aubergines and courgettes.
- Cook for another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the dried apricots, ras el hanout, and sugar.
- Mix well until everything is coated with the spices.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and half of the fresh herbs.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and coriander before serving.
- Serve with creamy yogurt and warm crusty bread if desired.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
For an even richer flavor, prepare the tagine a day ahead and gently reheat before serving. Replace the dried apricots with chopped dates for a deeper, caramel-like sweetness. Serve with fluffy couscous, warm flatbread, or steamed rice to soak up the flavorful sauce. A spoonful of Greek yogurt adds a refreshing contrast to the warm Moroccan spices.Wine Advice
A chilled Viognier complements the sweet apricots and fragrant spices beautifully. For a lighter pairing, enjoy this tagine with a glass of Pinot Gris, whose fresh fruit notes balance the rich tomato sauce.Nutrition values
Calories: 335 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 19 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Sodium: 320 mg | Sugar: 24 g