Moroccan Curry
This Moroccan curry is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with a blend of spices, vegetables, and protein of your choice.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Protein of your choice (chicken, tofu, or shrimp) - 1 lb, cooked and cubed
- Chickpeas - 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- Bell peppers - 2, diced
- Potatoes - 2, diced
- Carrots - 2, sliced
- Canned diced tomatoes - 1 can (14 oz)
- Vegetable broth - 2 cups
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
- Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 large, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the onions and spices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, diced bell peppers, and drained chickpeas. Stir to combine.
- Cover the pot and let the curry simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the cooked and cubed protein of your choice (chicken, tofu, or shrimp) to the pot. Stir gently to incorporate.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat the protein through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and lemon juice.
- Serve the Moroccan curry hot with steamed rice or naan bread.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g