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Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Carrots

Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Carrots

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss carrots in a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Transfer to a large roasting pan and arrange in a single layer.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven, turning often, 20 to 30 minutes.

By kelljob

Nigerian Suya

Nigerian Suya

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix ground peanuts, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, ginger, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Combine spice mixture and beef in a resealable plastic bag; shake until well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Place beef, bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms in alternating order onto skewers.
  5. 5 Cook on the preheated grill, flipping once, until meat is browned and vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Slappo

Cold Roasted Moroccan Spiced Salmon

Cold Roasted Moroccan Spiced Salmon

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Total
72 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, cumin, salt, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cayenne, allspice, and sugar; set aside.
  2. 2 Line a baking sheet with foil, then spray with nonstick cooking spray. Rinse the salmon with cold water and pat dry. Lightly sprinkle the skin with the spice mix, then place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining spice mix evenly over the salmon. Allow the salmon to come to room temperature, 30 to 40 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  4. 4 Sprinkle the salmon with lime juice and roast in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. The salmon will still be rare when removed from the oven, but will continue to cook as it rests. After 15 minutes, wrap the fish tightly with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

By Menealeous' Daughter

Vegan Chickpea Curry without Coconut Milk

Vegan Chickpea Curry without Coconut Milk

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain and rinse chickpeas under cold running water. Place in a bowl, cover with cold water, and stir in baking soda. Soak for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pot and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic-ginger paste, cayenne, salt, turmeric, and garam masala. Cook and stir until spices are well absorbed by the onion, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Add tomatoes and frozen spinach; stir to combine. Add chickpeas and stir gently. Simmer until flavors are well combined, about 20 minutes. Add a little water if sauce is too thick.

By ssuthers

Liberian Style Collard Greens

Liberian Style Collard Greens

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
140 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate and crumble.
  2. 2 Heat collard greens, vegetable oil, water, and chicken bouillon in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer until greens are wilted, about 10 minutes. Stir crumbled bacon, peanut butter, liquid smoke, soul food seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into the pot; cover and simmer until greens are very tender and peanut butter begins to separate, about 1 1/2 hours. Add more water if mixture becomes too dry.
  3. 3 Stir flounder fillets into greens. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until fish breaks down, about 30 minutes more.

By SARA12RARA

Baked Rice Pilaf

Baked Rice Pilaf

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook celery, sweet onion, and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine rice, green onions, raisins, curry powder, salt, saffron, and cayenne pepper in a 9x13-inch baking pan; stir well. Stir in the celery mixture and chicken stock. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.

By jules

Saharan West African Peanut and Pineapple Soup

Saharan West African Peanut and Pineapple Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak dried pineapple in a bowl of water until softened, at least 30 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir sweet onion, celery, and leek in hot oil until tender, about 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Sprinkle curry powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt over the vegetables; stir to coat. Cook and stir until strongly fragrant, about 4 minutes more.
  4. 4 Add peanut butter to the pot. Drain about half the juice from the tomatoes and discard; pour remaining tomatoes and juice into the pot. Cook until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes. Pour 3 cups water into the pot; add drained pineapple.
  5. 5 Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer soup for 1 hour. Stir cream, green onion, and garlic into the soup.

By Joy Kimberly

Moroccan Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)

Moroccan Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
95 min
Total
585 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse peas.
  2. 2 Combine peas, onion, tomato sauce, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, ginger, and cayenne pepper in a large stockpot; pour water over pea mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more water if sauce gets too thick, until peas are tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

By TGural

Moroccan-Inspired Eggs

Moroccan-Inspired Eggs

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a small cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and saute until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cumin.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Taste and add honey if tomatoes aren't sweet enough. Bring to a simmer and cook until the mixture thickens a bit, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Crack 1 egg into each quarter of the skillet. Spread the whites with a fork so that they cover the surface evenly. Simmer until the eggs are still soft inside but not runny, about 5 minutes, or to your liking. Serve garnished with cilantro.

By Healthination

Berbere Spice Blend

Berbere Spice Blend

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place ground chiles, paprika, and cayenne pepper into a bowl; stir. Add onion powder, ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom, fenugreek, garlic powder, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. Gently whisk together until thoroughly mixed.
  3. 3 Store in an airtight container, preferably glass.

By John Mitzewich

Bithia's Doro Wat

Bithia's Doro Wat

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pierce chicken thighs and drumsticks in a few spots with a knife; rub with ginger and garlic to coat.
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons niter kibbeh in a deep, 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer and sear until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  3. 3 Add remaining 2 tablespoons niter kibbeh to the skillet. Add onion; stir-fry over medium-high heat until softened and light brown around the edges, 5 to 8 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce and sprinkle in berbere, salt, paprika, cayenne, cardamom, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until a thin layer of oil separates from the sauce, forming a spice-colored film on its surface, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Return chicken and any pooled juices to the skillet; coat with sauce. Cook, covered and turning pieces occasionally, until the thickest parts are no longer pink when pierced and meat begins to fall off the bone, 35 to 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with injera.

By Raghavan Iyer

Moroccan Couscous with Rhubarb

Moroccan Couscous with Rhubarb

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in apricots and rhubarb. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  2. 2 Mix in couscous, chicken stock, salt, cumin, ginger, cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, cayenne, and cloves - mixture will be thick. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover and remove from heat.
  3. 3 Let sit for 10 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.

By Sabrina Alaimo

Doro Wat

Doro Wat

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
100 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the chicken in 2 cups water and lemon juice in a large bowl for 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Place the onion, with no fat, in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until very dark, about 20 minutes. Stir in the butter, cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper, and ginger, then stir in 1 more cup of water. Add the drained chicken, stirring until well-blended. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 hour. If a thicker stew is desired, whisk flour with 2 tablespoons of water, and stir into the pot; allow to simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in eggs; cook and stir until heated through, about 10 minutes more.

By Tonyell Dasia Clyburn

Easy Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Easy Moroccan Chicken Tagine

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent and chicken is browned, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add squash, chickpeas, undrained tomatoes, broth, carrot, sugar, lemon juice, salt, coriander, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower the heat slightly and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

By JRLJACKSON

Moroccan Chicken and Whole Grain Couscous

Moroccan Chicken and Whole Grain Couscous

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare couscous according to package directions.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender. Mix in bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken and cook until well browned. Pour in chicken broth, garbanzo beans, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix carrots and zucchini into the pot. Season with salt. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve stew over cooked couscous.

By Myleen Sagrado Sjdin

Spanish Moroccan Fish

Spanish Moroccan Fish

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garbanzo beans, bell peppers, carrot, tomatoes, and olives; continue to cook until peppers are slightly tender, about 5 minutes more.
  2. 2 Sprinkle parsley, cumin, paprika, chicken bouillon, and cayenne over vegetables. Season with salt. Stir to incorporate. Place tilapia on top of vegetables and add enough water to cover vegetables. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork and juices run clear, about 40 minutes.

By Hanna R

Moroccan Lentil Soup

Moroccan Lentil Soup

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
105 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In large pot saute; the onions, garlic, and ginger in a little olive oil for about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add the water, lentils, chick peas, white kidney beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, garam masala, cardamom, cayenne pepper and cumin. Bring to a boil for a few minutes then simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or longer, until the lentils are soft.
  3. 3 Puree half the soup in a food processor or blender. Return the pureed soup to the pot, stir and enjoy!

By Grace and Mae

Spicy Chickpea Tagine

Spicy Chickpea Tagine

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onions and garlic until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add turmeric, cumin, agave nectar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and black pepper and stir until onion mixture is evenly coated. Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the tagine; add carrots and salt. Cook over medium-low for 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix chickpeas into carrot mixture, adding more water if needed to cover the bottom but keeping the sauce thick. Cook mixture for 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Serve tagine with lemon wedges and cilantro.

By Heather

Moroccan Potato Casserole

Moroccan Potato Casserole

3.8

Prep
40 min
Cook
65 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, cumin, and cayenne in a food processor bowl. Process until mixture forms a paste. Add herbs, and pulse a few times to blend. Add lemon juice, vinegar, and 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; blend. Season to taste with salt.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, combine potatoes, peppers, and celery. Season with salt, and toss with herb sauce. Transfer to a large shallow baking dish. Scatter tomatoes among the potato mixture. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons oil over top, and cover with foil.
  4. 4 Bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil. Continue baking until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

By NIBLETS

Moroccan Fig Pork Roast

Moroccan Fig Pork Roast

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
140 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pat pork roast dry with a clean towel. Mix curry powder, turmeric, garam masala, ground ginger, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture all over the pork roast.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned pork roast into the pot and cook until evenly browned, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove pork and set aside. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the fig compote, until well blended. Return pork to the pot, coating it with the fig mixture. Pour in the tomatoes and chicken broth. Cover, and bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Place covered pot in the preheated oven. Cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By michtrem

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cumin, coriander, garam masala, cayenne pepper, curry powder, and salt; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add potatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and raisins; add enough water to cover mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook until potatoes are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add kale and chickpeas; simmer until kale wilts, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro over stew; immediately remove pot from the heat.

By Mari

Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot

Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cumin, salt, cinnamon, cayenne, chile flakes, and cloves together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Allow the pot to preheat for 2 minutes. Add sweet potato, onion, and bell pepper to the hot pot; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in a splash of water if vegetables are sticking to the pot. Add garlic, ginger, and the spice mixture; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Turn the cooker off.
  4. 4 Add tomatoes and peanut butter; stir until peanut butter thins and is incorporated. Stir in 1 cup water, then close and lock the lid with the vent set to sealing. Select the Manual mode and set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in collard greens.
  6. 6 Place cilantro and chopped peanuts in separate bowls and serve alongside the stew.

By Dea

Moroccan Couscous

Moroccan Couscous

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Stir in cumin, ginger, cloves, cayenne, cardamom, coriander, and allspice; gently toast until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in oil and onion, cook until softened. Stir in bell pepper and zucchini; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in raisins, salt, zest, and chickpeas.
  2. 2 Pour in chicken broth and orange juice; turn heat to high and bring to a boil. When the mixture is boiling, stir in couscous and remove from heat; cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and fold in chopped mint.

By BenevolentEmpress

Moroccan Lamb Stew with Apricots

Moroccan Lamb Stew with Apricots

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
115 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lamb, coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne, cardamom, turmeric, and salt in a large bowl; toss together until lamb is evenly coated.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or tagine over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, and cinnamon; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add seasoned lamb; cook, stirring frequently until light brown, being careful not to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lamb is just tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in apricots, orange peels, and honey; continue to simmer over low heat, uncovered, until the liquid has thickened slightly and lamb is fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard cinnamon sticks and orange peels.
  4. 4 Divide evenly among 4 bowls. Garnish each bowl with a tablespoon each of cilantro and pine nuts.

By Jasmine

African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Mix in the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in the tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrot, and continue to cook and stir about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour water into the saucepan, and season the mixture with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove the soup mixture from heat. In a food processor or blender, blend the soup and peanuts until almost smooth. Season with cayenne pepper. Return to the saucepan. Whisk in the peanut butter, and cook until heated through. Serve warm topped with fresh cilantro.

By GregMcE

Harira

Harira

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
150 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lamb, onions, celery, cilantro, margarine, pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne in a large soup pot over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Pour in tomatoes (without juice) and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add water, reserved tomato juice, and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 50 minutes.
  3. 3 Increase the heat to medium-high and add garbanzo beans and vermicelli pasta. Cook until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Stir in eggs and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.

By Tali

Marrakesh Vegetable Curry

Marrakesh Vegetable Curry

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large Dutch oven place sweet potato, eggplant, peppers, carrots, onion, and three tablespoons oil. Saute over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan place 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, turmeric, curry powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper and saute over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour garlic and spice mixture into the Dutch oven with vegetables in it. Add the garbanzo beans, almonds, zucchini, raisins, and orange juice. Simmer 20 minutes, covered.
  4. 4 Add spinach to pot and cook for 5 more minutes. Serve!

By NIBLETS

Moroccan Chicken

Moroccan Chicken

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is partially cooked, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  2. 2 Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the saucepan; sauté until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in ginger, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and turmeric; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and tomatoes, then return chicken to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in chickpeas and zucchini. Return to a simmer, then cover the pan and cook until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and serve.

By Sarah and Annette