Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Okra and Gourd Squash

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a vegetarian option, while pork can be a less expensive protein.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

apricots

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs maintain sweetness, while raisins are often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

Heat olive oil in a tagine or regular pot.

Add chopped onion and cook for a little bit, then cover.

Peel oppo squash and cut into small pieces.

Add cleaned chicken and season with salt, black pepper, ground ginger, and turmeric.

Flip the chicken to coat with spices and get color on both sides.

Add chopped tomatoes on top of the chicken and cover to soften the tomatoes.

Add the squash and season with salt, pepper, turmeric, and ginger.

Place baby okra on top of the chicken and squash, adding a little salt and olive oil.

Cover and cook on low heat until everything is well done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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