Seven Vegetable Stew

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Moroccans consider seven to be a lucky number. This i never knew! I gained this recipe when i traveled through africa one long hot summer. I gained a journal full of recipes and a case of sceptaecemia as a bonus gift!!

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Steps

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Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onions over a low heat for 5 - 6 minutes.

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Add garlic , paprika , cumin , ginger and cinnamon stick and cook for another 2 minutes.

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Stir constantly.

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Add orange zest and juice , harissa , carrots , okra , squash , turnips , stock , tomatoes and puree.

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Bring to boil and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.

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Add honey , chickpeas and prunes.

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Bring back to boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

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Remove cinnamon and add coriander.

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Season if desired and serve with cous cous.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onions, garlic cloves, paprika, ground cumin, ground ginger, cinnamon stick, orange, juice and zest of, harissa, carrots, okra, butternut squash, turnips, vegetable stock, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, clear honey, chickpeas, prunes, fresh coriander