Moroccan Squid Tajine of Potato, Tomato, and Lemon 🇲🇦

squid

🥗Healthier: calamari

💰Cheaper: chicken

Calamari offers a similar texture, while chicken is more accessible.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers add a briny flavor, while black olives are more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a tajine over medium heat until fragrant.

Add chopped onion and spread them out evenly in the tajine.

Add spices: ginger, salt, sweet paprika, and black pepper; mix well.

Add three cloves of minced garlic to the onions and spices.

Grate tomatoes and add them to the mixture.

Add blended tomato sauce (pasada) to the mixture.

Add thyme and parsley to the sauce.

Add squid rings and pieces to the tajine, stirring gently to coat.

Cover the tajine and prepare the potatoes, placing them on top of the squid mixture.

Add more black pepper and decorate with half a tomato in pieces.

Squeeze lemon juice over the top and add fresh parsley and chili pepper.

Cover and cook until the dish is ready, checking occasionally to prevent overflow.

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