Day 23 - Moroccan Squash

You didn't think that they had Squash in Moracco, did you?  Well, they do, and it is delicious.  This is a first for me.  I had a reader post a response with one of her favorite squash recipes.  As promised, I made her recipe, and am posting it in full along with responses from my family.   If you post, I will do my best to make your recipe. So a big shout out to Susan, thanks for reading and for responding.  It makes me feel sooooo popular!  Like one of the cool kids at school.

This recipe continues my dive into how squash and chick peas interact.  Though very different from the salad that I posted earlier, once again, from both a taste and texture perspective, squash and chick peas are really very good friends.  So here it is, Moroccan Squash.

Moroccan Squash 

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion sliced very thin

5 or 6 cloves of garlic sliced very thin

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

3 medium squash (I used a mix of yellow and green) cut into quarters and 1/2 inch slices

1 cup tomatoes (I used cherry tomatoes)

1 14 oz. can chickpeas drained

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon coriander

1 cups water

In a heavy bottom saute pan, heat the olive oil. Stir in the onion and cook for 6-8 minutes or until they start to brown.  Add the squash and continue to cook until the squash start to brown. Stir in spices and cook until aroma is released. Add the tomatoes and cook for a minute or two.  Add enough water (at least a half cup, more is OK too) to create a little sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes (until zucchini is tender). Add water if the pan becomes dry while cooking. Stir in chickpeas (if using) and simmer for another 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Great with couscous, rice, or pita.

Well liked by the teenagers.  This one however, did not fool the 8 year old. She refused to even try it.  Becca liked it as well.

Coming soon:  My co-worker Jordan came back from Turkey with Paprika from the spice market.  I'll be doing something with the Paprika….not sure what….