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Tunisian Tajine

Tunisian tagine or frittata with chicken, potatoes, peas, and lots of spices, discover some new flavors with this easy recipe.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 486 kcal
Cuisine: African , Tunisian

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion
  • 9 oz chicken breasts 250 g
  • 9 oz potatoes 250 g
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon Ras-El-Hanout
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup frozen peas 150 g
  • ¼ cup water + a little more as needed 60 ml
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 cup grated cheese divided (for instance: Gouda, Cheddar, Gruyère, etc), 100 g

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F7 180°C. Grease the baking dish.
  2. Chop the onion finely. Dice the chicken into small cubes. Dice the potatoes into 0.5 inch/ 1 cm small cubes.1 medium onion + 9 oz chicken breasts7 250 g + 9 oz potatoes/ 250 g
  3. Cook: Heat the oil in a large skillet or frying pan. Cook the onion until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  4. Add the chicken cubes, coriander, cumin, turmeric, ras-el-hanout, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Stir for about 2 minutes.1 teaspoon ground coriander + ½ teaspoon ground cumin + 1 teaspoon turmeric + 1 tablespoon ras-el-hanout + ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper + ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  5. Add the diced potatoes and the water. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes until the potatoes are almost cooked through. Add a little more water during this time, if necessary, and stir often. When the potatoes are almost done, add the peas and stir for a few more minutes.¼ cup water + a little more as needed + 1 cup frozen peas
  6. Assemble tajine: In the meantime, whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Add the parsley and about ¾ of the grated cheese and stir well. Add the chicken and potato mixture to the eggs, stir quickly, and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese.8 large eggs + 2 tablespoons chopped parsley + 1 cup grated cheese, divided
  7. Bake for about 35 minutes or until set in the middle and golden. Let rest for 10 minutes and cut into 8 rectangles.
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature as suggested above.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the dish Calories 486kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 450mg (150%) Sodium 956mg (40%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the dish
Calories 486kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 450mg 150%
Sodium 956mg 40%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.