Spiced Moroccan Chickpea Tagine with Apricots
A fragrant, slow-cooked stew blending North African spices, tender chickpeas, and sweet apricots for a balanced flavor profile. This Moroccan-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chickpeas, apricots, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz, drained) chickpeas
- 4 medium (sliced) apricots
- 1 medium (diced) onion
- 2 medium (diced) tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp ras el hanout
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp sugar
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 5 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 2: Stir in cumin, coriander, ras el hanout, and orange zest. Add apricots, tomatoes, and 1/4 cup water. Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in chickpeas, orange juice, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- Step 3: Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are tender and sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning with salt and additional water if needed. Serve warm with couscous.
