Moroccan Vegan Tajine with Pumpkin, Chickpea, and Tomato

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than canned chickpeas.

almonds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition at a lower cost.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until fragrant.

Add pumpkin to the tajine and stir to coat with oil and spices.

Grate one tomato into the mixture and add a second tomato, stirring to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper; mix well.

Cover the tajine to prevent overflow and allow it to steam.

Cook for one hour, checking fluid levels to ensure it is not too dry or soupy.

Uncover and check for bubbling; ensure it is cooked through and flavorful.

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