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Spiced Chickpea & Apple Tagine with Toasted Almonds

2023-10-26 - Written by: Juniper Blackwood

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Spiced Chickpea & Apple Tagine with Toasted Almonds

A fragrant and flavorful vegetarian tagine with sweet apples, earthy chickpeas, warming spices, and crunchy almonds.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 large apple, peeled and diced
  • 1 (15oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Add apple and chickpeas to the pot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and apricots. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until apples are tender.
  5. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with toasted almonds.