Morrocan Vegetables with chickpeas

Serves 5

by Dr Antigone Kouris-Blazos

This recipe is very easy and may help fussy children eat their vegetables. Also, the spices in this dish have many health benefits (anticancer, antiinflammatory actions). This dish can be made with any vegetables as an alternative to stir frys.

Ingredients
1 cup of cauliflower tops
1 cup chopped cabbage
3 celery stalks
1 green pepper
1 can of chickpeas (drained) (optional)
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbs moroccan seasoning (e.g Masterfoods)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander seeds
2 tbs tomato paste (optional)
extra virgin olive oil or rice bran oil
2 tbs coconut powder (optional)
1 cup wine or vegetable stock

Method
1. Heat oil, onions, garlic, and spices in pot.
2. Add vegetables, wine, tomato paste, coconut
3. Simmer for about 30min or until vegetables are tender
4. Serve warm with rice.