Moroccan Cauliflower Date Tagine 🍲

The perfect meal to impress dinner guests. The aromatic flavors of this tagine will have you salivating!

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Moroccan Cauliflower Date Tagine Recipe

• Servings: 4

• Prep Time: 15-20 minutes

• Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

• Total Time: 40-50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp / ½ oz spelt flour

• ½ tsp chili powder

• 1 tbsp coriander

• 1 tbsp cumin

• 1/4 tsp cardamom

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• freshly ground black pepper (approx. 6 peppercorns)

• 2 tbsp / 1 oz extra virgin olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves

• ½ cup / 3 ½ oz onions

• 4 cups / 18 oz cauliflower florets

• 1 can /15 oz canned crushed tomatoes (no salt added)

• ½-1 cup / 2-4 oz dates, pitted, to taste

• ⅔ cup / 5 oz vegetable stock (or 1 tsp paste & 5 oz water)

• Israeli couscous, to serve

• fresh mint, cilantro, or raisins (optional garnish)

  
  

Ingredients:

1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

   
   

2. Add Spices: Stir in the spelt flour, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground cardamom, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

   
   

3. Add Cauliflower and Tomatoes: Add the cauliflower florets and crushed tomatoes to the pot. Stir to combine.

   
   

4. Add Dates and Stock: Stir in the pitted dates and vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

   
   

5. Cook: Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and the flavors have melded.

   
   

6. Serve: Serve the tagine over Israeli couscous, and garnish with fresh mint, cilantro, or raisins if desired.

Nutritional Facts (estimated per serving):

• Calories: 180-220

• Total Fat: 8-10 g

• Saturated Fat: 1-2 g

• Carbohydrates: 25-30 g

• Dietary Fiber: 5-7 g

• Sugars: 6-10 g

• Protein: 4-5 g

• Sodium: 200-300 mg (varies based on vegetable stock used)

  
  

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