Moroccan recipes

22 simple Moroccan dinners you can cook on a weeknight.

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Moroccan

Baked Sardines with Chermoula and Potatoes

Whole sardines stuffed and coated with a zesty, herbaceous chermoula paste, baked over sliced potatoes until the fish is charred and flavors mingle.

45 min 780 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Moroccan

Beef and Apricot Stew with Couscous

A sweet and savory Moroccan stew where tender braised beef contrasts with plump dried apricots and aromatic cinnamon.

120 min 830 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Beef Tagine with Potatoes and Peas

A savory, thick stew of slow-braised beef chunks, soft yellow potatoes, and sweet green peas, steeped in ginger and turmeric.

120 min 820 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Moroccan

Chermoula Fish with Rice

Tender white fish fillet baked in a vibrant, herbaceous marinade of cilantro, parsley, cumin, and lemon, served with white rice.

35 min 760 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Moroccan

Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Couscous

A slow-simmered, aromatic Moroccan stew of tender chicken and sweet dried apricots, scented with warm spices over fluffy couscous.

55 min 820 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives

A vibrant, briny stew where tender braised chicken is flavored by tangy preserved lemon rinds and salty green olives.

50 min 810 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Chickpea and Pumpkin Tagine

A hearty vegetarian tagine combining sweet pumpkin chunks and nutty chickpeas, slowly simmered in a golden turmeric sauce.

45 min 720 kcal
VegetarianLactose-free
Moroccan

Couscous with Seven Vegetables and Lamb

A grand, monumental feast dish of buttery couscous piled high, crowned with tender braised lamb, chickpeas, and a vibrant crown of tender vegetables.

120 min 860 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Harira with Bread and Dates

A traditional, thick, and highly nutritious soup made of lentils, chickpeas, and tomatoes, traditionally served with sweet dates.

45 min 740 kcal
Vegetarian
Moroccan

Kefta Tagine with Eggs

Spiced beef meatballs poached in a rich, cumin-scented tomato sauce, finished with eggs cracked directly into the simmering stew.

40 min 840 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds

A classic, luxurious North African celebratory dish balancing savory slow-cooked lamb with sweet sticky prunes and toasted nuts.

120 min 860 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Lentil Stew with Khobz

A humble, thick, and highly nutritious stew of brown lentils and vegetables braised in earthy Moroccan spices, served with crusty bread.

45 min 750 kcal
Vegetarian
Moroccan

Meatball Tomato Tagine with Rice

Spiced ground beef meatballs poached in a rich, thick, concentrated tomato and cumin sauce, served over white rice.

40 min 840 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Moroccan

Moroccan Chicken Rice Bowl

A vibrant bowl mixing spiced white rice with shredded chicken breast, sweet dried fruit, and toasted almonds for a complex flavor profile.

35 min 790 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Moroccan

Moroccan Roast Chicken with Spiced Rice

A juicy, golden chicken leg quarter roasted with deep, earthy spices, served over a bed of vibrant turmeric and herb rice.

55 min 810 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Moroccan

Rfissa with Chicken and Lentils

A rich, warming celebratory dish featuring braised chicken and savory lentils poured over a bed of torn, shredded flatbreads.

60 min 850 kcal
High-protein
Moroccan

Seffa Medfouna with Chicken

A spectacular sweet and savory dish featuring savory spiced chicken 'hidden' beneath a mound of steamed vermicelli, dusted with cinnamon and sugar.

60 min 850 kcal
High-protein
Moroccan

Taktouka with Fried Eggs and Bread

A smoky, cooked salad of roasted green peppers and tomatoes infused with cumin, served warm with fried eggs and crusty bread.

45 min 740 kcal
Vegetarian
Moroccan

Vegetable Couscous with Chickpeas

A fragrant, comforting stew of tender root vegetables and plump chickpeas simmered in Moroccan spices, poured over fluffy couscous.

45 min 720 kcal
Vegetarian
Moroccan

Vegetable Tagine with Couscous

A fragrant Moroccan stew of roasted root vegetables, chickpeas, and dried apricots simmered in warm spices, served over fluffy couscous.

40 min 790 kcal
VeganVegetarian+1
Moroccan

Vegetarian Harira Soup with Bread

A hearty and spiced Moroccan tomato soup loaded with lentils, chickpeas, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.

45 min 760 kcal
VeganVegetarian+1
Moroccan

Zaalouk with Grilled Kofta and Bread

A smoky, cooked salad of mashed eggplant and tomato infused with garlic and cumin, served as a dip alongside spicy grilled meat.

45 min 810 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein