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Moroccan Chickpea & Carrot Tagine

This Moroccan Chickpea & Carrot Tagine is a warm, fragrant, plant-based stew made with tender carrots, hearty chickpeas, and aromatic Moroccan spices. It’s cozy, comforting, budget-friendly, and perfect for easy weeknight dinners or make-ahead meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: MOROCCAN
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tagine Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion medium, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 carrots medium, sliced into rounds
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup vegetable broth plus more as needed
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Finishing & Garnish
  • 0.5 lemon juiced, to finish
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Optional Add-Ins
  • 2 tbsp golden raisins for subtle sweetness
  • harissa paste to taste, for heat

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until softened and lightly translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
  3. Add the sliced carrots to the pot and toss to coat them in the oil, onion, and garlic mixture. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon. Stir well to coat the vegetables and allow the spices to toast gently for about 1 minute to release their aroma.
  5. Add the cooked chickpeas to the pot and stir to combine them with the spiced carrot mixture.
  6. Pour in the vegetable broth and season with salt and black pepper. Add golden raisins if using. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the flavors have melded.
  7. If the sauce looks too thin, uncover the pot for the last 5–10 minutes of cooking to allow it to thicken. You can also stir in a small amount of harissa paste at this stage if you like extra heat.
  8. Once the carrots are tender and the tagine has a rich, slightly thickened sauce, remove from the heat. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Serve the Moroccan Chickpea & Carrot Tagine hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro. Enjoy with couscous, rice, flatbread, or a simple salad.

Notes

This Moroccan Chickpea & Carrot Tagine tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop further, making it ideal for meal prep. You can easily customize it by adding cubed sweet potato, extra vegetables, or more harissa for a spicier version. Serve with couscous, rice, or warm flatbread for a complete, comforting meal.