Moroccan Recipes
Moroccan Tagine Style Chicken and Olives
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 cup green olives
- 1 preserved lemon (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add chicken and spices.
- Add olives and preserved lemon. Simmer with water until chicken is tender.
- Serve with bread or couscous.
Zaalouk (Eggplant Salad)
Ingredients:
- 2 eggplants, peeled and diced
- 2 tomatoes, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and chopped parsley
Instructions:
- Boil eggplant until soft. Drain well.
- In a pan, sauté garlic and spices in olive oil. Add tomatoes and cook.
- Add eggplant and mash. Cook until thick. Garnish with parsley.
Simple Moroccan Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss.
- Chill before serving as a fresh side salad.
Moroccan Lamb Couscous with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lamb, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Couscous, prepared
Instructions:
- Sauté lamb and onion in olive oil with spices.
- Add vegetables, chickpeas, water. Simmer until tender.
- Serve over couscous and drizzle with more olive oil.
Moroccan Spiced Carrot Soup with Harissa Olive Oil
Ingredients:
- 500g carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp harissa mixed with 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Sauté onion, garlic, and spices in olive oil. Add carrots and water. Simmer until soft.
- Blend into a smooth soup. Swirl in harissa olive oil before serving.