Artichoke & Pea Tagine

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 1 1/2 lb/680 g lamb or beef cubes, optional
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• Pinch saffron
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley and cilantro
• 2 1/2 cups/600 ml water
• 8 artichoke bottoms, fresh or frozen
• 2 cups/280 g peas
• 1/2 preserved lemon rind, sliced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   If using meat, brown it in oil. Add onion, garlic, spices, herbs, and water and simmer until nearly tender, 60-75 minutes. For vegetarian preparation, simmer the aromatics with 2 cups vegetable stock for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Add artichoke bottoms and cook until tender, 15-25 minutes depending on type.

3. 3

   Add peas, preserved lemon, and lemon juice; cook 8-10 minutes more.

4. 4

   Reduce sauce gently and adjust salt.