Chickpea and Spinach with Fresh Figs and Black Olives Tajine

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant Chickpea and Spinach with Fresh Figs and Black Olives Tajine, a fusion of Mediterranean and North African flavors that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. This plant-based dish features tender chickpeas simmered with aromatic spices like cumin, cinnamon, and coriander, complemented by the natural sweetness of fresh figs and the briny depth of black olives. Baby spinach adds a nutrient-packed freshness, while a splash of lemon juice brightens every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this veggie-packed tajine is perfect for an elegant meal served over couscous, rice, or with warm flatbread. Vegan-friendly, high in fiber, and bursting with unique flavors, this recipe balances savory, sweet, and citrusy notes in every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 6 fresh figs, halved
• 0.5 cup pitted black olives
• 4 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or tajine pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute, until the spices are fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chickpeas and vegetable broth to the pot, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Gently stir in the fresh figs and black olives, being careful not to crush the figs. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the figs are softened.

Step 6

Add the baby spinach leaves a handful at a time, stirring until they wilt into the dish.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice, then season the tajine with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Remove the tajine from the heat. Sprinkle the dish with fresh parsley, if using, and serve hot with warm flatbread, couscous, or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1332.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1347.3

Total Fat 53.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4105.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.4g	0%
Total Sugars 73.7g
Protein 41.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 464.9mg	0%
Iron 43.3mg	0%
Potassium 2805.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.9%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 54.4%