Moroccan Chicken and vegetable Tagine - how to recipe

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are a great source of protein and cheaper than canned chickpeas.

Heat olive oil and argan oil in a tagine or large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in spices: cumin, ginger, turmeric, smoked paprika, and Ras el hanout; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add chopped eggplant, zucchini, carrot, potato, and pepper; stir to combine.

Add tomatoes, olives, peas, and beans; season with salt and black pepper if desired.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook until vegetables are tender and cooked through, about 30-45 minutes.

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