Green Bean and Cabbage Tagine
Delight in the comforting warmth of a Green Bean and Cabbage Tagine, a hearty plant-based dish brimming with North African-inspired flavors. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender green beans, savory cabbage, and protein-packed chickpeas, all simmered in a fragrant medley of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika. Sweet sultanas or raisins add subtle bursts of sweetness, balanced beautifully by a tangy splash of lemon juice. With a base of rich vegetable broth and juicy canned tomatoes, this vegan tagine achieves a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Ready in under an hour, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Serve steaming hot with fluffy couscous, crusty bread, or rice for a vibrant, wholesome meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 300 grams, trimmed and halved green beans
- 400 grams, roughly chopped green cabbage
- 400 grams, cooked and drained chickpeas
- 400 grams canned tomatoes
- 250 milliliters vegetable broth
- 50 grams sultanas or raisins
- 10 grams, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large tagine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
Add the green beans, cabbage, chickpeas, canned tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover the tagine or pot with a lid and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the sultanas or raisins, and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, or until the green beans and cabbage are tender.
Season the tagine with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve hot with crusty bread, couscous, or steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.6 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 3976 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.3 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 67.2 g | 240% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.6 g | ||
| Protein | 60.2 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 774 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 4665 mg | 99% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
