Moroccan Chickpea & Apricot Tagine
A comforting vegan stew made with tender chickpeas, soft dried apricots, tomatoes, and aromatic Moroccan spices. Sweet–savory, fragrant, and ideal with couscous or rice.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35–40 minutes
Total: ~55 minutes
Ingredients
Main
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp turmeric
Salt & black pepper
Stew
1½ cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained)
1 cup dried apricots, halved
1½ cups chopped tomatoes (or canned)
1 cup vegetable stock or water
Finish
1 tbsp lemon juice
Fresh cilantro or parsley
Toasted almonds
Instructions
1️⃣ Build the Flavor Base
Heat olive oil in a pot or tagine
Saute onion until soft and golden
Add garlic and spices; stir until fragrant
2️⃣ Simmer the Tagine
Add chickpeas, apricots, tomatoes, and stock
Season with salt & pepper
Cover and simmer 30–35 minutes, stirring gently
3️⃣ Finish
Stir in lemon juice
Adjust seasoning
Garnish with herbs and almonds
Tips
Soak dried apricots in warm water if very dry
For richness, add a spoon of olive oil before serving
Serve with couscous, rice, or flatbread
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I add vegetables?
Yes — carrots, pumpkin, or zucchini work beautifully.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Absolutely — flavor improves overnight.
Q: Is it freezer-friendly?
Yes — freezes well up to 2 months.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 360 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Carbs: 52 g
Fat: 12 g
Fiber: 10 g