A Warming Moroccan-Inspired Tagine Loaded with Butternut Squash + Chickpeas
Jump to RecipeThis post contains affiliate links.Please see our disclosure policy.Experience a blend of texture and spice in my delicious Chickpea Tagine! This traditional Moroccan dish is stunningly fragrant with complex flavors from chickpeas, butternut squash, chewy dried fruits, and no shortage of spices.
You’ll love this delicious and easy-to-follow vegan recipe! Table of ContentsIngredientsHow to Make Chickpea TagineJenné’s Recipe TipsRecipe VariationsServing SuggestionsStorage DirectionsFrequently Asked QuestionsMore Internationally-Inspired Vegan Dinner RecipesChickpea Tagine Recipe This recipe was originally published on January 14, 2020.It was updated with new information and photos on November 9, 2025.There are certain dishes – like Moroccan vegetarian recipes – that make me miss my time as a personal chef.
My chickpea tagine recipe is one of them.If you are new to tagine, first of all – welcome! Second, this dish is a Moroccan slow-cooked stew, taking its name from the clay-domed cooking vessel that it’s traditionally cooked in.We’re not using a tagine pot today, but instead relying on our trusty stove and a heavy-bottomed pan.
Learn more about the history of tagine pots here.Even still, this vegetable tagine recipe does not disappoint.Filled with nourishing ingredients like tender chickpeas, butternut squash, dried raisins and apricots, roasted kale, and a whole lot of spices, each bite is an explosion of texture and flavor.
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