We’re all about cozy and healthy vegan meals like our curried vegetable stew and crockpot coconut lentil curry! It’s a simple dish that requires minimal prep time, and most of the cooking time is hands-off. Just chop your vegetables, sauté the onions and carrots until they’re soft, add all the other ingredients, and set your timer. We love making this recipe in a crockpot or Instant Pot because it’s both convenient and allows the stew to slowly simmer. Using a crockpot is great if you want to prepare it in the morning and come home to a delicious warm dinner. If you’re short on time, the instant pot with its pressure cooker feature is a lifesaver. If you don’t have either, don’t worry, we also share how you can make it on your stovetop. We use a spice mix called ras el hanout which is typical in Morocco and other Arabic countries. It’s a mix of warm spices like cardamom, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, chili peppers, coriander, peppercorn, paprika, fenugreek, and turmeric. If you can’t find it locally, you can buy it online, or use a mix of a few spices. Enjoy this vegetarian tagine over a bed of couscous topped with chopped almonds, cilantro, mint, and olives for a nourishing meal that will warm you up from the inside!
Olive oil – for sautéing. You can also use avocado or coconut oil if you prefer. Onion, ginger + garlic – for that classic savory flavor base. Carrots – we use regular carrots but you could swap for parsnip, turnip, or rainbow carrots. Ras el hanout – ras el hanout is a mixture of warming spices found in some Arabic countries. The spices and quantities range depending on the region, but commonly include cardamom, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, chili peppers, coriander, peppercorn, paprika, fenugreek, and turmeric. Tomato paste – adds depth and rich tomato flavor. Sweet potatoes – no need to peel them, the skin has a lot of nutrients. We love their sweet taste, but regular potatoes or butternut squash also work great, too. Salt – for seasoning, and to enhance all the other amazing flavors happening. Apricots + dates – these dried fruit offer a nice sweetness to this stew. Feel free to use raisins in place of the dates. Cinnamon – this versatile spice lends a sweet-spicy kick. Canned chickpeas – chickpeas add protein and a nice nutty texture to the stew. White kidney beans or cannellini beans make a great substitute. Steamed couscous, chopped toasted almonds, cilantro, mint, olives, and lemon – to serve.
Here’s how to make it in a crockpot or the Instant Pot: To make tagine on the stovetop, follow the same directions as the Instant Pot, but instead of using the pressure cooker feature, cover it with the lid and gently simmer for about 45 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Follow the rest of the recipe directions, and that’s it! Moroccan flatbread (known as msemen), a carrot salad, and mint tea would round out this traditional Moroccan meal!
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