Moroccan Vegan Tagine

Bursting with color and flavor, this traditional Moroccan recipe is filling and good for you.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 13 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 38 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water, or as needed

  • 1 cup uncooked green lentils

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric

  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, finely ground

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced

  • 4 cups vegetable broth

Directions

  1. Place water and lentils in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

  2. Heat oil in a skillet or tagine over medium-high heat. Saute onions until browned and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cooked lentils, potatoes, crushed tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Pour in vegetable broth; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

360 Calories
9g Fat
62g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 475mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 22%
Dietary Fiber 13g 45%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 13g 25%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 1223mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.