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Moroccan Potato Tagine: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe with 5 Amazing Benefits

Moroccan Potato Tagine: Quick Comfort Food with Amazing Benefits

Moroccan Potato Tagine: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe with 5 Amazing Benefits
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Tagine
  • 3 medium Potatoes or substitute with sweet potatoes
  • 1 medium Carrot or substitute with parsnip
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper or use green or yellow
  • 1 medium Onion or substitute with shallots
  • 3 cloves Garlic or use garlic powder
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained, canned or cooked dried
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth homemade or low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin or can substitute with coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or use regular paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric can be omitted
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
For the Finish
  • Fresh Cilantro or Parsley for garnish
  • Lemon Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Tagine or large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a tagine or large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in diced potatoes, sliced carrot, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and turmeric. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir for about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and mix in drained chickpeas. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat to low, simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  6. Taste the tagine and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice.
  7. Remove from heat, transfer to a serving dish, and top with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley.
  8. Serve warm, alongside crusty bread or fluffy couscous.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure onions and garlic are fully translucent before adding vegetables. Add spices to taste and adjust as necessary. Fresh herbs should be used just before serving for best flavor.

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