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Taste of Morocco – Butternut Squash and Chickpea Tagine – This is a recipe adapted from the Cooking Moroccan cookbook. – of chickpeas, drained & washed, cherry tomatoes, medium butternut squash, peeled & cut into 4 cms chunks, onion, finely chopped, cloves of garlic, finely chopped, of finely chopped parsley, of finely chopped coriander and more for garnish, olive oil, ground cumin, ground turmeric, cayenne pepper, tomato paste, of Himalayan salt, pinch of freshly ground black pepper, of water, Finely chop the coriander and parsley. Set Aside. Peel the squash and cut into 4 x 4 cm pieces.; Finely chop the onion and garlic. Heat the oil in the pot and add the onion. Cook over a low heat until soft.; Add the garlic and cook for about 20 seconds, then add the cumin, turmeric and cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring continuously.; Add the tomato paste, and half the coriander, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir.; Add the tomatoes and the drained chickpeas. Stir and then add the pumpkin and the water, stir and then cover with the lid. Once simmering, turn the heat down to low and cook covered for 35 minutes.; Just before serving, garnish tajiine with more coriander or parsley and serve with quinoa; –