3 LAYERED TUNISIAN TAGINE

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Tunisian Tagine is not a stew! This dish is more similar to frittatas. This recipe is based on egg, meat, spinach and cheese. This beautiful egg based dish can be served as warm appetizer, as main dish with couscous and as finger food as well. Serve cold or warm.

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/2 lb ground meat (if possible lamb)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon ground coriander
salt and pepper (to taste)
chili powder (optional to taste)
2 lbs spinach (blanches, squeezed and chopped)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3 -4 ounces gruyere, cheese (or parmesan, grated)
6 ounces fresh cheese (ricotta, mizythra or cream cheese)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup parsley, fresh, chopped
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Place a baking mold (10 to 15 inches) with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the oven at 350°F/180°C.
  • Fry in a pan onion until translucent.
  • Add ground meat and cook stirring continuously until through.
  • Remove from heat and add the other ingredients listed in the ground meat base.
  • Take 1/3 of the lower base mix and add the other ingredients for the lower level. Mix with the spoon. Check salt and pepper!
  • Take mold out and poor this first mixture. Spread with the spatula.
  • Bake 10 minutes at 180°C During this time prepare the middle layer.
  • Note: Heat and timing are basing it on convection oven. Cooking time depends from the size of the baking mold as well.
  • For the middle layer take another third of the mixture. Add cheeses and egg. Also here mix with the spoon. Check salt and pepper!
  • When the lower lever is firm poor the second level on it. Use the spatula.
  • Bake other 10 minutes or so until firm. During this time prepare the upper layer.
  • For the upper lever take the remaining third, add parsley and eggs. Mix with the spoon and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Bake other 10-15 minutes or so until firm. Check with the knife if through.
  • When ready let it sit for at least 20 minutes prior cutting.
  • Serve and enjoy.
  • Note if you have a smaller mold the cooking time will rise as the tagine will be thicken.
  • Note: Feel free to change or add ingredients to your own taste.

FB NAYEM
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Overall, the 3-layered Tunisian tagine was a culinary delight. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was easy to prepare. I highly recommend it!


Fahim Salehi
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This tagine is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Company company
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I made this tagine for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor.


Shishir Babu
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This tagine was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Jennifer Reamsma
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the tagine was ready in no time. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Prakash Budhathoki
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Wow! I'm impressed. The tagine turned out wonderfully. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked just right. The sauce was also delicious, with a nice balance of spices.


Ifra Khan
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The 3-layered Tunisian tagine was a delight. The chicken was tender and juicy, the vegetables were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


That_One_Aquarius
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This Tunisian tagine was a culinary adventure! The combination of flavors was extraordinary, with the sweet and savory ingredients complementing each other perfectly. The tagine was also incredibly easy to make, and the step-by-step instructions made