Pumpkin And Split Pea Tagine Food

PUMPKIN, CRANBERRY & RED ONION TAGINE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and fry the onions until lightly coloured. Add ginger, pumpkin and spices, stir, then add honey, passata and cranberries. Bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat, cover, then simmer for 20 mins until the pumpkin is tender. After 10 mins, stir in the chickpeas. (If the mixture is a little thick, you can loosen it with some vegetable stock.)
• Meanwhile, tip the couscous, stock granules and lemon zest into a heatproof bowl. Pour over 300ml boiling water, stir briefly and cover with a plate. Leave for 5 mins. Tip in the lemon juice, almonds and remaining tbsp oil and fluff up with a fork. Scatter the coriander over the tagine and serve with the couscous.

PUMPKIN AND SPLIT PEA TAGINE

Steps:

• Pour the peas into a medium pan and fill with water. add a little salt and bring to the boil. Cook uncovered until they have just become tender. Rinse and drain.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and cook until softened (stir frequently), then add the garlic and spices stirring well and cook for approx 2 minutes. Finally add the pumpkin and stir well to coat evenly in the spice mixture.
• Add the tinned tomatoes, water and stock. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.
• Stir in the honey, beans and peas. Simmer for a further 10-15 minutes or until beans are tender.
• Remove from heat and stir in coriander. Server with cous cous or fresh bread. You can also serve with roast chicken for a tasty accompaniment.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TAGINE WITH PUMPKIN

Steps:

• In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 14 ingredients. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Stir into slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, 5-6 hours. Serve with couscous; sprinkle with cilantro.

SPLIT PEA AND PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• Put it all in a small crock pot and cook on high for 3 or so hours, until done, stirring as needed to ensure it's not sticking on the bottom.
• Puree with stick blender, if desired. I prefer mine with texture.
• Optional: top with a dollop of vegan sour cream. Yummy!

HERBED PUMPKIN AND SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse split peas in cold water then add to stock in a large, heavy pot.
• Add pumpkin and remaining ingredients except for the parsley garnish.
• Simmer gently, partly covered, until peas and pumpkin are tender.
• Remove half of the soup from the pot and, either using a blender or immersion blender, puree half of the soup.
• Re-combine the pureed soup with the other half, and stir in 1/2 cup half and half.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot, garnished with parsley.