Halloumi Tagine
with chickpeas / apricots / green olives / almonds / couscous
Tender but sturdy, halloumi cheese holds up to simmering with vegetables, olives and sweet apricots for a vegetarian stew with tons of flavor and texture. Couscous makes a great accompaniment to tagine because it soaks up all the flavorful cooking liquid.
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Ingredients
Tagine Spice Mix:
- Paprika - 1 1/2 tsp
- Coriander, ground - 1 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric, ground (opt) - 1 tsp
- Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
- Garlic powder - 1/2 tsp
- Cinnamon (opt) - 1/4 tsp
- Red pepper flakes (opt) - 1/4 tsp
Halloumi Tagine:
- Halloumi (sub extra-firm tofu) - 8 oz , 1" (2.5cm) cubes
- Tagine spice mix (ingredients listed separately) - 1 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
- Apricots, dried - 8 , chopped
- Cauliflower, frozen or fresh - 3 cups
- Onions, red - 1/2 , chopped
- Ginger - 1 tsp , grated
- Lemons - 1/2 , wedges
- Parsley - 2 Tbsp , chopped
- Beans, garbanzo (14oz / 397g) - 1 can , drained and rinsed
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
- Tomato paste - 2 Tbsp
- Stock, any type - 2 1/2 cups
- Green olives, pitted - 1/2 cup
- Lemon zest - 1 tsp
- Almonds, slivered - 1/4 cup
- Yogurt, plain or Greek - 1/4 cup
Couscous:
- Stock, any type - 3/4 cup
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Butter - 2 Tbsp
- Couscous - 3/4 cup
Prep
- Cook couscous - Double if making Wednesday’s meal. Combine stock, salt and butter in a saucepan. Cover and bring to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous and cover with lid. Let stand for ~5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Make tagine spice mix - Combine paprika, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, garlic powder, cinnamon and red pepper flakes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Halloumi - Slice into 1" (2.5cm) cubes. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
- Season halloumi - Combine halloumi with half the tagine spice mix (reserve the other half). Marinate halloumi in spice mix for at least 10 minutes and up to 1 day. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
- Apricots / Cauliflower / Onions / Ginger - Prep as directed and store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Lemons / Parsley - Prep as directed and store separately. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
- Beans - Drain and rinse.
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Make
- Heat a Dutch oven or saucepan with the first part of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add halloumi and saute until golden brown an all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Set halloumi aside and return pan to heat.
- Add second part of cooking oil and then onions, ginger and parsley. Saute until onions are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and remaining half of spice mix and saute until well combined, ~1 minute.
- Add halloumi back to pan and pour stock over top. Stir in cauliflower and apricots and bring to a low simmer (reduce the heat if necessary so that it is not boiling and breaking apart the halloumi).
- Add beans to pan. Simmer tagine, covered, for 4 to 5 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
- If couscous was made ahead, reheat briefly in the microwave (remember to reserve half if doubled).
- When tagine is finished cooking, stir in olives and lemon zest. Taste and season with some salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve tagine over couscous with almonds and yogurt on top and lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!
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