Halal Moroccan Preserved Lemon Chickpea Tagine

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 preserved lemons, rinsed and chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp saffron threads optional
• 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, fresh cilantro, green olives optional

1. 1Heat oil. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add spices and tomatoes; cook 5 min.
2. 2Add chickpeas, preserved lemons and 1 cup water. Simmer 20-25 min.
3. 3Add olives if using in the last 5 min.
4. 4Garnish with cilantro. Serve with couscous or bread.

Nutrition values are estimates.