Vegetarian Algerian Tagine
A traditional North African stew originating from Algeria, made with a variety of vegetables and spices, cooked to perfection in a clay pot.
Ingredients
- β 1 cup dried navy beanssoaked overnight and drained
- β 1 cup chopped onion
- β 2 cloves garlicminced
- β 2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- β 2 medium potatoespeeled and chopped
- β 1 can diced tomatoes14.5 oz
- β 1 tablespoon olive oil
- β 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- β 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- β 1/2 teaspoon salt
- β 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large clay or ceramic pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and garlic and sautΓ© until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the carrots and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Add the soaked and drained navy beans, diced tomatoes, and 2 cups of water.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.