Moroccan Tajine with Vegetables and Meat on Coals

Ingredients

• 800 g Meat (lamb or beef) (cut into large cubes)
• 2 piece Onions (large, peeled and sliced)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated, very small amount)
• 2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 3 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
• 800 ml Hot water (enough to cover the meat)
• 2 piece Potatoes (medium, diced)
• 2 piece Carrots (medium, sliced)
• 1 piece Zucchini (medium, diced)
• 1 piece Eggplant (optional) (small, diced)
• 150 g Peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 piece Hot pepper (sliced, adjust to taste)
• 2 piece Tomatoes (medium, quartered)
• 0.25 tsp Sweet paprika
• 8 piece Pitted olives

Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients

   Slice the onions, cut the potatoes, carrots, zucchini and eggplant into dice, chop the parsley and cilantro, grate the ginger and measure all the spices.

   Time: PT15M

2. Sauté the onions

   Place the tajine over the coals, add the olive oil and the sliced onions. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

   Time: PT2M

3. Brown the meat and add the spices

   Add the meat cubes, ginger, turmeric, pepper, parsley, cilantro and salt. Mix well for 2 minutes to coat the meat.

   Time: PT2M

4. Initial cooking with water

   Pour boiling water until the meat is covered. Cover the tajine and let cook for 25 minutes, checking the water level every 5 minutes.

   Time: PT25M

5. Add additional onions

   Place a few extra onions in the center of the tajine, cover and let cook for 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.

   Time: PT10M

6. Incorporate the vegetables and pepper

   Place the meat in the center, add the potatoes, carrots, zucchini (and eggplant if desired), peas, hot pepper and tomatoes. Cover and let cook for 25 minutes.

   Time: PT25M

7. Aromatic finishing

   Sprinkle the paprika, add a little salt if needed, garnish with fresh parsley and cilantro, then add the pitted olives. Cover for another 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

8. Rest and serve

   Remove the tajine from the heat, let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Accompany with a small green salad or Moroccan bread.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

520

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

8 g