Slow-Cooked Chickpea and Vegetable Tagine with Smoked Paprika
A comforting North African stew featuring tender chickpeas, root vegetables, and smoky paprika, simmered to perfection.
Cuisine: North African
Category: Vegetarian
Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 40 minutes.
Serves 6.
Ingredients
- 2 (15 oz) cans, drained and rinsed chickpeas
- 2 (1-inch chunks) carrots
- 2 (1-inch chunks) potatoes
- 1 (diced) onion
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Step 2: Stir in minced garlic, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 2 tbsp tomato paste; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add drained chickpeas, carrots, potatoes, 1.5 cups chicken broth, and 1/2 tsp cumin. Bring to a simmer.
- Step 4: Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 40 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.