Moroccan Cuisine

Chickpea & Lentil Tagine

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Chickpeas and lentils slow-simmered with tomatoes and warm spices, costed to the penny. A thick, filling meat-free tagine that costs pennies a bowl and freezes brilliantly.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 40 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.78

Approx £3.10 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Chickpea & Lentil Tagine

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soften the chopped onion and carrot in the oil for 6 minutes, then add the crushed garlic, cumin, cinnamon and paprika and fry for 1 minute.
  2. 2
    Rinse the lentils and add them with the chopped tomatoes, the crumbled stock cube and 500ml water.
  3. 3
    Bring to a gentle simmer and cook covered for 25 minutes, stirring now and then, until the lentils are soft.
  4. 4
    Add the drained chickpeas and cook uncovered for a further 8-10 minutes until thick.
  5. 5
    Season to taste and serve with couscous, rice or crusty bread.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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