Slow Cooker Root Vegetable Tagine

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 3
Slow Cooker Root Vegetable Tagine for a delicious and hearty Moroccan-inspired meal
in Vegetarian

Prep

30 min

Cook

7 hours

Ready In

7.5 hours

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pound parsnips , peeled and diced
1 pound turnips , peeled and diced
2 medium onions , chopped
1 pound carrots , peeled and diced
6 dried apricots , chopped
4 pitted prunes , chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
1 can vegetable broth

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
180
Sugar
15g
Fat
1g
Slow Cooker Root Vegetable Tagine is a Moroccan-inspired dish that is vegan and vegetarian-friendly. This hearty dish is made with a combination of diced parsnips, turnips, onions, carrots, chopped apricots, and prunes simmered in a slow cooker with aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, ginger, and cinnamon. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, creating a delicious and comforting dish perfect for warming up on a cold winter evening. The vegetables are tender and sweet, with bits of chewy sweetness from the dried fruit. Serve this tagine with couscous or rice to soak up all the flavorful juices and enjoy a hearty, comforting meal.

Instructions

1.In a slow cooker, combine the diced parsnips, turnips, onions, chopped carrots, chopped apricots, chopped prunes, turmeric, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, dried parsley, dried cilantro, and vegetable broth.
2.Stir to combine all of the ingredients.
3.Cover the slow cooker and set it on low heat for 6-7 hours.
4.Stir and check the vegetables for tenderness. If they are still too firm, continue cooking for an additional hour or until they are soft.
5.Serve the tagine warm with couscous, rice, or crusty bread.

PROS

This Slow Cooker Root Vegetable Tagine is a vegetarian meal that is both delicious and hearty.

It’s a great comfort meal that is perfect for cold winter evenings.

The combination of sweet and savory spices in this tagine makes it a flavorful and unique dish.

CONS

This dish takes a while to cook in a slow cooker and requires some preparation of the vegetables beforehand.

If you are not a fan of root vegetables, this may not be the ideal dish for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Slow Cooker Root Vegetable Tagine is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a nutritious meal that is both delicious and good for you.
Root vegetables are rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients like vitamin C and potassium which support heart health and aid in digestion.

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