Vegetable Tagine with Almond & Chickpea Couscous 🔥

Ingredients

Tagine

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can chickpeas, drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Handful of dried apricots or raisins (optional)
• 2–4 drops of Mad Dog 357 Pure Gold 🔥

Couscous

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup hot vegetable broth or water
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 can chickpeas, drained
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley or cilantro

Instructions

1. Cook the Tagine

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
3. Stir in garlic, carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook another 5 minutes.
4. Add cumin, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
5. Pour in tomatoes, vegetable broth, chickpeas, apricots/raisins, and Mad Dog 357 Pure Gold.
6. Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens slightly.

2. Make the Couscous

1. Put couscous in a bowl.
2. Pour over hot broth or water and cover for 5 minutes.
3. Fluff with a fork.
4. Mix in olive oil, almonds, chickpeas, and fresh herbs.

3. Serve

Spoon the almond chickpea couscous into bowls and top with the spicy vegetable tagine 🌶️ Garnish with extra herbs, toasted almonds, or another tiny drop of Pure Gold for serious heat.