Saffron-Laced Moroccan Tagine

• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
• 1 28-oz. can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• Large pinch saffron threads
• 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 small turnips (about 1/2 lb.), peeled and quartered
• 2 medium-sized carrots (about 1/2 lb.), peeled, halved and cut into chunks
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 small zucchini, cut into large chunks
• Spiced Cilantro Dressing

1. Heat oil in 4-qt.
2. Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
3. Add onions and bell pepper, and cook 10 minutes, stirring often, or until onions are softened.
4. Stir in tomatoes, celery, 1 cup water and saffron.
5. Cover, and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, 10 minutes.
7. Stir in chickpeas, turnips, carrots, salt and pepper.
8. Simmer, partially covered, 20 minutes.
9. Add zucchini, and simmer 10 minutes more.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if necessary.
11. Serve with spoonfuls of Spiced Cilantro Dressing.

olive oil, onions, green bell pepper, tomatoes, celery stalks, saffron threads, chickpeas, carrots, salt, ground black pepper, zucchini, cilantro dressing

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/saffron-laced-moroccan-tagine/ (may not work)