Cheesy Vegetarian Tajine Morocco 🇲🇦 TRY THIS!

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while still providing creaminess.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils are high in protein and quicker to cook.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher and can be made with scraps.

Heat olive oil in a tajine until hot.

Add minced garlic and let it cook to absorb flavor.

Add diced eggplants to the oil and sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture.

Grate a large tomato into the tajine and stir to combine with the eggplants.

Add chopped parsley, oregano, and a hint of paprika.

Cover and let cook with the lid on.

Add mozzarella balls to the tajine and let cook for 25 minutes.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

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