Authentic Morrocan Tagine with Couscous & Vegetable

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a high-protein alternative, while rice is often more affordable.

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh apricots are lower in sugar, and raisins are usually less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds offer similar crunch and nutrition, while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Heat a pan with about 1.5 liters of water and season with tagine spice, paprika, and chili to taste.

Add chopped carrots and raisins to the water as they take the longest to cook.

Squeeze in two lemon halves (using preserved lemons).

Prepare the couscous by adding a little water to it, mixing with hands until moist, and allowing it to sit until ready to steam.

Use an improvised steamer with a lid and a sieve to steam the couscous for 15 minutes.

Add chopped potatoes, chickpeas, and aubergine to the simmering water, then add courgette and long beans last as they cook quickest.

Top with parsley and a dash of olive oil, then cover and let steam.

Once the couscous is steamed, stir it into the broth and add a knob of butter to make it fluffy.

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