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Moroccan Apricot Chickpea Crockpot Tagine

Easy Moroccan Apricot Chickpea Crockpot Tagine With Bold Flavors

This Moroccan Apricot Chickpea Crockpot Tagine combines sweet apricots, hearty chickpeas, and aromatic spices for a bold and comforting dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Tagine Base
  • 1 cup Dried apricots
  • 2 cans Canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
For Liquid and Finishing Touches
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

How to Make Moroccan Apricot Chickpea Crockpot Tagine
  1. Rinse dried apricots, drain canned chickpeas, chop onions and mince garlic.
  2. In a small skillet, briefly toast cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, and ginger over medium heat until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  3. Add chopped onions, garlic, spices, apricots, chickpeas, tomato paste, and broth to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or high for 3–4 hours, until chickpeas are tender and sauce is thickened.
  5. Gently stir the tagine, then taste and adjust seasoning with salt or extra spices.
  6. Sprinkle fresh cilantro and optional toasted almonds on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve alongside fluffy couscous or warm flatbread for a complete Moroccan feast.

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