Looking for a new, unique recipe to test your cooking skills? Try this Chicken tagine with apricot! It’s a one skillet meal that has a unique, tasty flavor profile!
What is Tagine?
Before trying this recipe I was unfamiliar with what it was, but here’s what I’ve learned so far:
- Tagine is a dish traditionally made in a domed, clay container originating from Northern Africa that is also referred to as a “tagine”
- The dish is a rich meat and vegetable stew-like dish, often slow cooked
- Tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish
To learn more about tagine (the dish and the container) visit The Spruce Eats’ article.
Chickpeas Please!
A main ingredient in this dish is the chickpea, also known as the garbanzo bean.
Chickpeas, like other legumes are high in protein and contain a substantial amount of fiber. MyPlate classifies chickpeas as as plant-based source of protein. This category includes beans, lentils, nuts, seeds and soy products. To learn more about other plant based sources of protein, visit MyPlate’s website!
Recipe
Apricots are in season, so if you can get your hands on some fresh apricots for this recipe give them a try! If needed you can also use canned apricots.
This recipe is from Utah Agriculture in the Classroom’s Harvest of the Season recipes. If you like this recipe, visit their website for a free library of other recipes that are being used across Utah school lunch programs!
-Captain Create
