Vegetable Tagine

Description
Vegetable Tagine is a traditional Moroccan vegtarian dish and is best served hot over couscous or rice. It is delicious and so healthy!
 * This recipe serves 4.

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 1 onion, sliced
 * 3 carrots, cut into chunks
 * 2 turnips, quartered
 * 450 g new potatoes
 * 240 ml vegetable stock
 * 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
 * 1 tablespoon freshly chopped coriander
 * 90 ml water
 * 1 teaspoon paprika
 * 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 * ½ lemon zest
 * 200g green olives

Directions

 * 1) Put the oil into a saucepan over medium heat.
 * 2) Add the onion when the oil is hot and leave for 5 minutes.
 * 3) Stir occasionally so the onion doesn't burn.
 * 4) Add the carrots, turnips, potatoes, and stock to the pan and bring it to the boil.
 * 5) Reduce the heat immediately.
 * 6) Cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes.
 * 7) Whilst the vegetables are cooking, place the parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, paprika, and water in a blender.
 * 8) Blend until the mixture resembles a smooth paste.
 * 9) After the pan has been on for 15 minutes, add the herb mixture to the vegetables, along with the lemon zest and olives.
 * 10) Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
 * 11) Be sure to stir every now and again.
 * 12) Serve piping hot with rice or couscous.