Bacon, Apricot & Chickpea Tagine
with Zucchini, Basmati Rice, Chermoula & Lemon Crema
- Milk
- Tree Nuts
This North African-inspired tagine layers crispy bacon, tender zucchini, and chickpeas in a fragrant Tunisian spice broth finished with butter for a silky consistency. Dried apricots and toasted almonds add sweet, nutty contrast. Served over buttery basmati rice, the dish is drizzled with a bright cilantro-jalapeño chermoula and a tangy lemon crema for a satisfying balance of warm spice and cool, citrusy finish.
Ingredients
2 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
3 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
4 ounce
Bacon
1 unit
Chickpeas
1 unit
Onion
1 unit
Zucchini
1 unit
Lemon
1 unit
Jalapeño
1 ounce
Dried Apricots
1 clove
Garlic
¼ ounce
Cilantro
1 tablespoon
Tunisian Spice Blend
1 teaspoon
Hot Sauce
½ cup
Basmati Rice
½ ounce
Sliced Almonds
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Cooking Oil
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Wash and dry produce.
Halve, peel, and dice onion. Mince cilantro. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Zest and halve lemon. Mince jalapeño, removing ribs and seeds for less heat. Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick half-moons. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Chop bacon into ½-inch pieces.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add ¼ of the onion; cook, stirring, until just softened, 2-3 minutes.
Stir in rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), one packet of stock concentrate (two packets for 4), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.
Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
While rice cooks, in a small bowl, combine cilantro, 2 TBSP olive oil (3 TBSP for 4 servings), a pinch of garlic, salt, and pepper. Add lemon juice to taste and as much jalapeño as you like. Taste and add more garlic if desired.
In a separate small bowl, combine sour cream, a pinch of salt, and as much lemon zest as you like. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.
Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 5-7 minutes. Add zucchini and remaining onion. Cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes (7-10 minutes for 4 servings).
Add Tunisian Spice Blend, remaining garlic, and a big pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
Add ⅓ cup water (⅔ cup for 4 servings) and remaining stock concentrate to pan.
Stir in chickpeas and bring tagine to a low simmer. Cook until liquid has slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper.
Divide rice between plates and top with tagine, almonds, and apricots. (TIP: Toast almonds before adding if you like.) Drizzle with lemon crema and chermoula. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired. Cut any remaining lemon into wedges and serve on the side.
