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Yesterday i came across a blog challenge called Waiter, There’s Something in my… and thought I’d give it a shot. Maybe not the best idea, considering the deadline is today and I haven’t had the time to wash the tablecloth. This month’s challenge was dried fruit and nuts and ideas sprung to mind immediately, but this is the one I thought I’d try.

I decided on a Morrocan style vegetable stew, vegan friendly and full of flavour. Even D the carnivore liked it! Its served on a helping of couscous, world’s most easily prepared pasta.

 

Morrocan Veggie Stew

  • 1 onion in thin slices
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 corgette (zuchinni) sliced to 1/4 thick circles
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower florettes
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 cup veggie stock
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tbsp corriander
  • 1/2 cup diced dried fig
  • 1/2 cup raisons
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

In a pan, cook onion with drizzle of olive oil over a low flame until translucent, not brown. If you like, grill the corgette slices until a golden brown then set aside to add at end, or you can add them in with the other vegetables later. Deglaze the onion with the red wine over a medium flame. When liquid has reduced by half add the stock and remaining vegetables. Simmer for a few minutes, then add can of tomatoes with juice and spices. Cook until veggies are nearly tender. Stir in dried fruit and grilled corgette and simmer another minute or two. Stir in almonds last minute and serve.

 

update: The total round up for Waiter, there’s something in my… is up on spittoonextra.com! There’s such a big varriety of dishes that i’m inspired to keep pushing myself and trying new things. Afterall, isn’t that what a challenge is about?