Moroccan Cuisine

Vegetable Couscous Tagine

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A colourful pot of spiced root vegetables and chickpeas spooned over fluffy couscous, costed to the penny. A hearty meat-free tagine built from cheap seasonal veg.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 35 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.11

Approx £4.42 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Vegetable Couscous Tagine

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Soften the chopped onion in the oil for 5 minutes, then add the crushed garlic, cumin and cinnamon and fry for 1 minute.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped carrot and courgette with the chopped tomatoes, the crumbled stock cube and 300ml water, then simmer covered for 20 minutes until the carrots are tender.
  3. 3
    Stir in the drained chickpeas and cook uncovered for a further 5 minutes to thicken.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile put the couscous in a bowl, pour over 350ml boiling water, cover and leave for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. 5
    Season the vegetable tagine and spoon generously over the couscous to serve.

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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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