Beef Date Tagine

This is an easy throw together winter warmer that is excellent for aiding weight loss. Cauli-couscous is a great low-carbohydrate alternative that is full of fibre, helping to keep your fuller for longer and balance blood sugar levels.

500 g beef, diced

1 tbsp ghee

2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed

2 zucchinis, cubed

2 carrots cubed

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tsp cumin, ground

1 tsp coriander seed, ground

1 tsp ginger, ground

500 g fresh tomatoes, pureed

1 cup broth (or water)

3 cups chickpeas

1 cup Changing Habits Dates

1 lemon, juiced

Changing Habits Seaweed Salt & pepper to taste

Cauli-Couscous

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

1 tblsp ghee or Changing Habits Coconut Oil

Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add beef and fry for 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and onion and heat until translucent. Add all spices and stir until fragrant. Add tomatoes, broth, vegetables and chickpeas; simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables & chickpeas are tender.

Meanwhile, place the cauliflower florets in a food processor or thermomix and blend until it resembles couscous. Heat ghee or coconut oil in a saucepan over medium, add cauli-couscous and cook for 5 - 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.

Stir dates and lemon juice through tagine & serve on a bed of cauli-couscous.

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