Authentic Vegetarian Moroccan Vegetable Tagine in the Slow Cooker

Indulge in this flavorful vegetarian vegetable tagine made effortlessly in the slow cooker—a Moroccan recipe I've perfected without needing a traditional tagine dish. Having savored my brother's authentic tagine creations, which left me wanting more, I set out to recreate that magic on our induction cooktop. This slow cooker version delivers the same aromatic, comforting results.

After testing, I'm thrilled with the outcome and confident you'll love it too. It's hearty enough for 4 servings and rivals my other trusted slow cooker recipes.

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Moroccan Vegetable Tagine in the Slow Cooker

Preparing this vegetarian tagine couldn't be simpler—just chop, combine, and let your slow cooker work its magic through gentle stewing. No constant monitoring required.

This recipe generously serves 4.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Vegetable Tagine

• 5 onions
• 3 carrots
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 fennel bulb
• 2 courgettes (zucchini)
• 3 cloves crushed garlic
• Grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
• Grated ginger (2 cm piece)
• Chickpeas from a can or bag (200 g drained)
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ras el hanout
• 500 ml vegetable stock
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh coriander (about 3 sprigs), finely chopped
• Olive oil
• Spelt couscous (or your preferred couscous)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

• Quarter the onions.
• Slice the carrots thinly.
• Cut the bell pepper into long strips.
• Slice the courgettes and quarter the slices.
• Thinly slice the fennel and halve the slices.
• Sauté the fennel, carrots, and bell pepper in a wok with olive oil over low heat.

• Add the onions, courgettes, and chickpeas.
• Stir in the vegetable stock, garlic, lemon zest, ginger, cinnamon, ras el hanout, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then transfer to the slow cooker.
• Cook on low for 5 hours, stirring once halfway through.

How to Serve Vegetable Tagine

Serve the tagine over couscous (we love spelt couscous for its nutty flavor, but choose your favorite). Sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander just before serving for a burst of freshness.

Enjoy your meal!

Why a Meat-Free Moroccan Vegetable Tagine?

Occasionally skipping meat is a mindful choice for sustainability. Recently, my partner Frank and I dined at Aarde in Den Bosch, reinforcing how delicious plant-based meals can be. While personal preferences vary, this slow cooker vegetable tagine proves Moroccan flavors shine without meat—rich, satisfying, and utterly convincing.