Moroccan-Inspired Tagine [Vegan]

Heat the olive oil in a large deep saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until it starts to soften, stirring regularly.

Now add the garlic, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, turmeric, tomato puree and harissa paste and cook with the onion for a couple of minutes, until you can smell the aroma of the spices. Then add the chopped sweet potato, bell peppers and zucchini and stir. Next tip in the canned tomatoes, chickpeas and chopped apricots. Crumble over the stock cube, pour in the boiling water and season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir.

Bring to a boil, cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

While the tagine is cooking, cook the quinoa according to the package instructions. Roughly chop the herbs and toast the flaked almonds in a dry skillet for 3 to 4 minutes, until just golden; keep them moving around so they don’t burn.

Serve the tagine with quinoa, toasted almond flakes, fresh mint and parsley and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds.

Once the tagine is fully cooled, portion into airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze. Defrost thoroughly before reheating.