North African Stew Recipe

•     (Sikbadj)
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 x cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 lrg yellow onion, minced
• 2 x (8-oz) pkgs. tempeh, cubed and steamed (see note)
• 3 c. sliced zucchini, cut into half-circles
• 1 x (15-oz) can garbanzo beans, rinsed
• 1 x 14 1/(2-oz) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 c. boiling vegetarian beef-flavored broth
• 2 x cinnamon sticks
• 1 c. minced dry apricots (see note)
• 1 c. date pcs (see note)
• 1/2 tsp grnd coriander
• 1/4 tsp grnd allspice
• 1/3 c. minced fresh cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish, see note)

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