Moroccan Saffron Chickpea Tagine with Grapes & Almond Tabbouleh

Moroccan Saffron Chickpea Tagine with Grapes & Almond Tabbouleh

Ready in 30 minutes Serves 4
This dish most recently appeared in My Choice (5 Nights For 4) on Sunday, July 25, 2021.

Heart healthy Moroccan flavours made fresh at home. Moroccan-spiced chickpeas simmer in a fragrant tomato broth with undertones of saffron. Grapes and almonds add a sweet tang to the tabbouleh salad.


Ingredients

To Serve

  • 1 bunch mint, leaves picked

Tagine

  • 1 brown onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 3/4 pack Moroccan spices
  • 1 pack saffron powder
  • 2 can whole-peeled tomatoes
  • 100g baby spinach

Grape Tabbouleh

  • 200g grapes, cut in half
  • 150g bulgur wheat
  • 2 pack sliced almonds
  • 1/4 pack Moroccan spices
  • 1/2 cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 230°C (or 210°C fan bake). Bring a medium pot of water to the boil.
  2. Prep cauliflower and toss on a lined oven tray with oil and first measure of Moroccan spices. Season lightly and roast on upper oven rack for about 20 minutes, until golden and tender (see tip). Add almonds to tray for final 5 minutes of cook time.
  3. Cook bulgur in pot of boiling water on high heat for 10 minutes, until tender. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl. Prep grapes and add to bowl with bulgur. Once cauliflower is cooked, add to bulgur and toss well.
  4. Prep onion and chickpeas. Heat oil in a large, deep fry-pan on medium-high heat. Cook onion for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add remaining tagine ingredients (except spinach), season lightly and bring to a simmer. Crush tomatoes with the back of a spoon.
  5. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach to pan, stir through to wilt. Prep mint and set aside to serve.
  6. Grape tabbouleh with tagine and mint.

Nutritional Information

Energy 1940 kj
464 kcal
Protein 17.6g
Carbohydrate 75.4g
Fat 7.8g