Moroccan black lentil and chickpea tagine | Nourish plant-based living

Moroccan black lentil and chickpea tagine

Talia Yilmaz

Of the myriad ways to enjoy legumes, Moroccan tagine (or tajine) is an all-time classic. In this recipe, Talia Yilmaz includes a luxurious lemon tahini coconut yoghurt to drizzle on top before serving.

Ingredients

Serves 2–4

Lemon tahini yoghurt

Method

  1. Heat a little olive oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and cherry tomatoes, then cook for 8 minutes or until softened and caramelised. Add the garlic, tomato paste, and spices, then cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant. 
  2. Next, add the black lentils, chickpeas, and apricot to the saucepan. Pour over the chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock, then simmer for 30–35 minutes or until the lentils are cooked through.
  3. Meanwhile, make the yoghurt. Combine the lemon, tahini, olive oil, and coconut yoghurt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  4. When the tagine is ready, remove from the heat and stir through half of the chopped mint leaves. Serve in bowls, drizzle over the yoghurt, and garnish with the remaining mint leaves. Enjoy with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Talia Yilmaz

Talia is a private chef, food stylist, and recipe writer who specialises in plant-based cooking.

This recipe was originally published in Nourish plant-based living, Issue 70 • View magazine

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