Moroccan Vegan Tagine

Lentils, sweet potatoes, and more root vegetables soak up a tomato sauce full of colorful spices to make this hearty, vegan Moroccan tagine.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 13 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 38 mins
• Calories: 360 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup uncooked green lentils
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, finely ground
• 1.5 cups water, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place water and lentils in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Heat oil in a skillet or tagine over medium-high heat. Saute onions until browned and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cooked lentils, potatoes, crushed tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Pour in vegetable broth; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes.