Tajine Tunisien (Tunisian Baked Egg and Meat Pie)

Name: Tajine Tunisien (Tunisian Baked Egg and Meat Pie)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Tunisia
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 300g cooked chicken or lamb, shredded; 1 cup grated cheese; 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 2 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper to taste

6 servings20 min prep35 min cookMedium Tunisia

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Tajine Tunisien (Tunisian Baked Egg and Meat Pie)

Despite its name, Tunisian tajine bears little resemblance to Moroccan tagine stews — it's a dense baked egg, meat, and cheese pie closer to a quiche, named for the earthenware dish it's baked in. It's a fixture of Eid celebrations and family gatherings across Tunisia.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

6 eggs
300g cooked chicken or lamb, shredded
1 cup grated cheese
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 180C (350F) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
2In a large bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the shredded meat, grated cheese, chickpeas, parsley, turmeric and cinnamon.
3Season with salt and pepper.
4Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
5Bake until the tajine is set in the center and golden on top, about 30-35 minutes.
6Let it cool slightly before cutting into squares, as it is traditionally served at room temperature.
7Serve as part of a mezze spread or as a light main dish.

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