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Moroccan Spiced Tofu Tagine with Apricot

Christine Tizzard
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Moroccan, vegetarian

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large heavy bottom pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 blocks (700g) firm tofu, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 204 Tbsp extra firm tofu, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 2 onions, diced or thinly sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch saffron optional
  • 1 hot chili of choice, finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2-3 cups chopped cauliflower florets,
  • 1 cup chopped rutabaga
  • 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 16 olives of choice pitted
  • 1/2 cup Bonne Maman Intense Apricot Spread
  • 1-2 cups vegetable stock or broth

Garnishes

  • lemon wedges
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • chopped fresh cilantro, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl toss tofu cubes with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to season.
  • In a large heavy bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, over medium high heat, add oil to coat bottom. Once hot, browntofu on all sides, about 8 mins. Transfer to plate.
  • In the same pot/pan, stir in onions, garlic, and all remaining spices, adding more oil and lowering heat, if necessary. Sauté for about 5 minutes until onions are softened.
  • Stir in tomatoes, carrots, cauliflower and rutabaga and let sauté in spices for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir in chickpeas, olives, Bonne Maman Intense Apricot spread, and 1 cup of stock. Bring to simmer. Add tofu to coatin stew, cover and continue to let simmer for an additional 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender crisp. Add more stock if necessary.
  • Taste, adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, hot chili, or apricot spread. Serve hot with optional garnishes.
Keyword apricot, apricot preserves, apricots, carrots, cauliflower, chicken, firm tofm, stew, tofu, vegan, vegetarian