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Moroccan Style Butternut Squash With Chickpeas, Cauliflower Rice and Mint Tahini Dressing
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

A plant-based Moroccan tagine inspired dish infused with earthy spices, fresh produce and sweet dried apricots.

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, North African, Plant based, Vegan
Keyword: Butternut squash dishes, Butternut squash tagine, Dishes with Harissa, Moroccan style, Plant based, Vegan cauliflower rice dishes, Vegan stew, Vegan tagine, Vegetable stew
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 5 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Harissa sauce
  • 1 package chopped butternut squash
  • 1 medium eggplant, chopped
  • 1 cup haricots verts (green beans), chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 20 organic dried apricots, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • Juice 1/2 lemon juice
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 can organic chickpeas drained
FOR THE TAHINI DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tahini large tablespoons
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
Instructions
  1. Add the olive oil to a large frying pan and heat to low/medium then add the chopped onion.
  2. Fry your onion for aprox 10 minutes until soft and browning
  3. Add in the garlic and spices and stir for a few minutes until fragrant.

  4. Add the tomato paste, vegetable stock, apricots and the chopped vegetables. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the squash is tender.

  5. While the dish is cooking, make the dressing. Add the ingredients to a blender. If you want a thicker dressing, add another tbsp. of tahini. Set aside.

  6. When the dish is done, add the chickpeas, lemon juice, salt and pepper to season.

  7. Top with fresh mint and drizzle with the tahini dressing.

Nutrition Facts
Moroccan Style Butternut Squash With Chickpeas, Cauliflower Rice and Mint Tahini Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.