Vegan Zucchini Moroccan Chickpea Tagine
This deeply fragrant, slow-simmered stew is the kind of meal that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible from the moment the spices hit the pan. A generous blend of ras el hanout, cumin, coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika, and cayenne builds a complex, warming base that tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did. Hearty chickpeas, tender carrot rounds, and chunks of zucchini soak up every bit of that spiced tomato broth, while preserved lemon rind and briny green olives add a bright, punchy contrast that keeps each bite interesting. Everything here is built entirely from plants — no swaps, no substitutions, no compromises on flavor. It serves four and comes together in a single Dutch oven, which means cleanup is minimal and the leftovers (if there are any) taste even better the next day. Finish it with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon for a little extra lift, and dinner is done.
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 tsp ras el hanout
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch rounds
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into ¾-inch chunks
- ½ preserved lemon, pulp discarded, rind finely chopped
- ½ cup green olives, pitted and halved
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–8 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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