Description
This Moroccan Potato Tagine is a fragrant and flavorful dish featuring tender potatoes, tomatoes, and carrots infused with bold spices like harissa, cumin, and turmeric. Slow-baked to perfection, this vibrant dish is naturally vegan and can be served as a hearty main course or a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (1 lb), sliced
- 1/2 large onion, sliced
- 6 large garlic cloves, sliced
- 3 large plum tomatoes (3/4 lb), sliced
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced diagonally
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, harissa paste, coriander, cumin, ginger, and turmeric.
- Toss sliced potatoes with the spice mixture.
- Place half the onion slices in a round baking dish, followed by half the potatoes and half the garlic.
- Layer half the tomatoes and half the carrots, then season with salt and pepper.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Drizzle leftover olive oil and spice mixture over the vegetables.
- Carefully pour vegetable broth around the layers.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
- Let sit covered for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Red potatoes can be used instead of Yukon Gold.
- For a non-vegan version, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- Add a pinch of saffron for extra Moroccan flavor.
- Store sliced potatoes in water to prevent discoloration if prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan / North African