Root Vegetable & Chickpea Tagine

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, chunked
• 1/2 small swede, chunked
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained
• 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 400ml vegetable stock
• 6 dried apricots, halved
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and swede and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in the garlic and spices and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, stock, and apricots. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
4. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Uncover and simmer for a further 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
6. Season with salt and pepper before serving.