Apricot, Squash and Chickpea Tagine

Both the apricot and squash add a really nice natural sweetness to the dish and once cooked through the stock and tomatoes, they become really plump a...nd juicy. Chickpeas are a brilliant store-cupboard stable that provide protein and fibre. You can also simply use a 'baharat' or 'ras el hanout' blend instead of the individual spices too. Read more Both the apricot and squash add a really nice natural sweetness to the dish and once cooked through the stock and tomatoes, they become really plump and juicy. Chickpeas are a brilliant store-cupboard stable that provide protein and fibre. You can also simply use a 'baharat' or 'ras el hanout' blend instead of the individual spices too.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
35 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

12g
Protein
407kcal
Calories
16g
Total Fat
57g
Carbs
16g
Sugars
14g
Fibre
172mg
Calcium
13%
 
6mg
Iron
33%
 
104mg
Magnesium
25%
 
1259mg
Potassium
27%
 
512mg
Sodium
22%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
5.8mg
Vitamin E
39%
 
88mcg
Vitamin B9
22%
 
658mcg
Vitamin A
73%
 
69mg
Vitamin C
77%
 
1.6mg
Zinc
15%
 
99mcg
Vitamin K
83%
 
0.4mg
Copper
44%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
3.7mg
Vitamin B3
23%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B6
41%
 
216mg
Phosphorus
17%
 
Protein: 12g; Calories: 407kcal; Total Fat: 16g; Carbs: 57g; Sugars: 16g; Fibre: 14g; Calcium: 172mg (13%); Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 104mg (25%); Potassium: 1259mg (27%); Sodium: 512mg (22%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 5.8mg (39%); Vitamin B9: 88mcg (22%); Vitamin A: 658mcg (73%); Vitamin C: 69mg (77%); Zinc: 1.6mg (15%); Vitamin K: 99mcg (83%); Copper: 0.4mg (44%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 3.7mg (23%); Vitamin B6: 0.7mg (41%); Phosphorus: 216mg (17%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 4
red onion
sliced
garlic cloves
sliced
cinnamon (ground)
harissa paste
butternut squash
3cm cubed peeled or unpeeled
apricot (dried)
chopped
vegetable stock
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
chopped
cous cous (cooked)
optional
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Method

1

Gather your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onions and cook for around 10 to 15 minutes until softened and caramelised.

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