Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Tagine

Name: Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Tagine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 1 onion; 4 garlic cloves; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1.25 tsp salt; 1 tsp ginger; 1 tsp turmeric; 0.75 tsp cinnamon; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.125 tsp ras el hanout spice mix; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; 4 carrots; 1 cup water; 1.5 cup canned chick-peas; 2 tsp honey; 0.25 cup golden raisin

A tagine of chick-peas, carrots and honey, seasoned with ginger and turmeric and simmered on the stove.

50 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In the base of the tagine or in a large skillet with a lid, saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil over low heat for several minutes.
2
Add the spices, parsley or cilantro, the carrots and the water. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the carrots are cooked to desired tenderness. In a skillet this may take up to 25 minutes; in a tagine a bit longer.
25 min
3
When the carrots are cooked, stir in the honey, chickpeas and raisins. Continue simmering until the chickpeas are heated through and the sauce is reduced and thick. Taste, adjust seasoning if desired, and serve.