Chickpea and Spinach Tagine
A warmly spiced Moroccan-style chickpea stew with tomatoes, dried apricots, tender spinach, lemon, and fresh cilantro.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly golden, stirring occasionally.
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Step 2
Add the garlic and ginger. Cook over medium heat until fragrant.
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Step 3
Stir in the cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon. Cook briefly to bloom the spices.
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Step 4
Add the tomato, vegetable broth, chickpeas, dried apricots, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and scrape the bottom of the pot.
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Step 5
Bring the tagine to a simmer over high heat. Cover, reduce to low heat, and cook until the apricots are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
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Step 6
Add the spinach and stir over low heat until fully wilted.
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Step 7
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro, then serve.