Moroccan 'TAGINE' style vegan stew

Tagine inspired veggie dish.

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INGREDIENTS

​¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (more for later)
1 x large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
8 x garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
2 x large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 x Courgettes (Zucchini) chopped 
8 x baby potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
1 – 2 cups of Butternut Squash peeled and cubed 
1 tbsp Harissa spice blend
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground turmeric
2 cups canned whole peeled tomatoes
¼ cup heaping chopped dried apricot OR handful of raisins
1 Litre of low-sodium vegetable broth (or broth of your choice) 
2 x cups overnight soked chickpeas
1 lemon, juice 
Handful fresh parsley leaves
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DIRECTIONS

1. In a large heavy pot or Dutch Oven, heat olive oil over medium heat until just shimmering. Add onions and increase heat to medium-high. Sauté for 5 minutes, tossing regularly.
2. Add garlic and all the chopped veggies. Season with salt and spices. Toss to combine.
3. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on medium-high heat, mixing regularly with a wooden spoon.
4. Add tomatoes, apricot/raisins and broth. Season again with just a small dash of salt.
5. Keep the heat on medium-high, and cook for 10 minutes. Then reduce heat, cover and simmer for another 20 to 25 minutes or until veggies are tender.
6. Stir in chickpeas and cook another 5 minutes on low heat.
7. Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or harissa spice blend to your liking.
8. Transfer to serving bowls and top each with a generous drizzle of Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil. Serve hot with your favourite bread, couscous, or rice. Enjoy!

​by Alexandra Black