Vegetarian Pumpkin 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.

LENTIL AND PUMPKIN TAGINE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the butter or oil.
• Add the onions and chilies and cook until the onions begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
• Add the paprika, cayenne and cumin and continue to saute until the onions are tender, a few minutes longer. Add the lentils, tomatoes and tomato puree and water just to cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Add the squash and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Add the greens during the last five minutes of cooking. Transfer to a warm serving dish and serve immediately.