Moroccan Chickpea Tagine with Eggplant and Zucchini
Tender chickpeas and silky vegetables simmer with warm cinnamon and turmeric, then finish with bright lemon zest and parsley.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small eggplant, cut into 2 cm cubes
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into 2 cm cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 cup gluten-free vegetable stock
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
Method
- Brown eggplant and zucchini in olive oil until golden.10 min timer
- Stir in garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, and salt until fragrant.
- Add chickpeas and stock; simmer until vegetables are tender.15 min timer
- Stir in lemon zest and parsley, then serve warm.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Chickpeas and vegetables simmer in gluten-free vegetable stock, with no grain ingredients.
- Soy allergy: Olive oil and chickpeas bring richness without soy ingredients.
- Wheat allergy: The dish uses chickpeas and vegetables, with gluten-free vegetable stock and no wheat ingredients.
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