Description
Dive into this tempting tagine, packed with our Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince and flavoured with traditional herbs and spices. Served with a light and fluffy couscous and garnished with fresh herbs and preserved lemon, this dish contains a perfect balance of flavour and texture.
THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN CREATED BY EAT CURIOUS CULINARY DIRECTOR RHYS
Rhys Richardson develops healthier, more sustainable recipes designed for real kitchens. With a background in contract catering and multi-site operations, he understands the balance between nutrition, cost, consistency, and scale. His approach blends practical foodservice thinking with bold flavours and strong presentation, creating dishes that are nutritious, simple to execute, and visually appealing. By combining culinary creativity with operational insight, Rhys demonstrates how Eat Curious ingredients can be used to deliver satisfying meals that support healthier, more sustainable menus.
Ingredients
300g (10.6 oz) Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince
900ml (30.4 fl oz) water
300g (10.6 oz) onions, diced
25g (0.9 oz) garlic, minced
40g (1.4 oz) ginger, minced
500g (17.6 oz) chopped tomatoes
100g (3.5 oz) dried apricots, chopped
150g (5.3 oz) peppers, diced
200g (7 oz) tinned chickpeas, drained
20g (0.7 oz / 4 tbsp) ground cumin
20g (0.7 oz / 4 tbsp) ground cinnamon
20g (0.7 oz / 4 tbsp) ground coriander
20g (0.7 oz / 4 tbsp) turmeric powder
20g (0.7 oz / 1 tbsp) date syrup (or alternative sweetener)
20ml (0.7 fl oz . 1 1/3 tbsp) vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
fresh coriander for garnish
1kg (35.27 oz / 2.2 lbs) cooked couscous
200g (7 oz) raisins
200g (7 oz) chopped parsley
100g (3.5 oz) preserved lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Rehydrate Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince: Soak 250g of dehydrated mince in 900ml of water. Drain excess water.
- Make Tagine: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over a medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in cumin, cinnamon, coriander, and turmeric. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the rehydrated mince, stir and coat well. Add diced tomatoes, chopped apricots, and date syrup. Simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh coriander.
- Prepare couscous: Cook according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork. (1kg finished)
- Prepare accompaniments: Soak raisins, chop parsley, sliced preserved lemons and use to garnish.
Notes
Impact Per Serving: 0.48kg CO2 & 345l water
- Category: Dehydrated Mince
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Nutritional Values per 100g
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 4.6g
- Sodium: 0.16g
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4.6g
- Protein: 8.6g
