Sweet Potato And Pomegranate Tagine

Sweet Potato and Pomegranate Tagine

Serves 6

Fennel and celery balance the richness of sweet potatoes in this dish, which is best served immediately as the sweet potato pieces may lose their shape if reheated.

Ingredients:

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large fennel bulb, quartered, cored, and sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, minced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped (1 tsp.)
¼ cup olive oil
2 Tbs. ras el hanout
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup fresh or thawed frozen pomegranate seeds
½ cup chopped fresh mint

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Directions:

Combine sweet potatoes, fennel, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in 3.5-qt. tagine or Dutch oven. Stir in oil and ras el hanout, and season with salt, if desired. Pour in broth.

Place in cold oven, adjust heat to 300°F, and cook 2 1/2 hours, or until vegetables are cooked through, stirring every 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Transfer to wide and shallow serving dish if using Dutch oven. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and 

mint.

Serves 6

Fennel and celery balance the richness of sweet potatoes in this dish, which is best served immediately as the sweet potato pieces may lose their shape if reheated.