Moroccan Date Tagine
A traditional North African stew made with sweet dates and spices, typically cooked in a clay pot with a conical lid. This recipe cooks the tagine with the addition of gooey cheese for an extra rich flavor.
Ingredients
- β1 cup Datespitted
- β1/2 cup Gooey cheesecrumbly
- β2 tsp Moroccan spice blendavailable at most spice stores
- β2 tbsp Coconut oil
- β1 medium Red onionchopped
- β3 cloves Garlicminced
- β1/4 cup Almondschopped
- β1 tsp Salt
- β1/4 cup Fresh parsleychopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in the bottom of a clay tagine or a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the dates, spice blend, salt, and almonds. Stir to combine.
- 5
Add the gooey cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- 6
Transfer the tagine to the oven and bake at 300Β°F (150Β°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- 7
Garnish with parsley and serve hot over couscous.