Moroccan recipes

79 authentic Moroccan recipes

Tagines, couscous, ras el hanout, preserved lemon, harissa

Moroccan cuisine sits at the crossroads of Berber, Arab, Andalusian, sub-Saharan, and French culinary currents, shaped over centuries of trade and migration across the Maghreb. The tagine—a conical earthenware vessel—is the emblematic cooking method, slow-braising lamb, chicken, or vegetables with preserved lemon, green olives, and the complex spice blend ras el hanout. Couscous, hand-rolled from semolina, is the Friday staple at family tables across the country. Sweet-and-savory pairings—chicken with apricots, lamb with prunes—reflect Andalusian influence. Harissa, fresh chermoula, and honey-lacquered bastilla complete the pantry. Rich with tradition and fragrance, Moroccan recipes reward leisurely weekend cooking.

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  • Tangy Meat Baked Eggs with Greens45 minutes

    Tangy Meat Baked Eggs with Greens

    Baked eggs with tangy meat and leafy greens.

    medium380 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Cauliflower Comfort Soup55 minutes

    Spiced Cauliflower Comfort Soup

    Spiced cauliflower puree for a warming, comforting soup.

    medium180 calmoroccan
  • Spicy Lamb Skewers with Garlic Yogurt28 minutes

    Spicy Lamb Skewers with Garlic Yogurt

    Spiced lamb skewers with garlicky yogurt sauce.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Coconut Spiced Chicken with Fragrant Rice32 minutes

    Coconut Spiced Chicken with Fragrant Rice

    Coconut-infused chicken with aromatic spices over fragrant rice.

    medium480 calmoroccan
  • Spicy Snapper with Charred Bean Salad30 minutes

    Spicy Snapper with Charred Bean Salad

    Spicy snapper paired with charred bean salad and tangy vinegar.

    medium380 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Sweet Potato Salad with Greens35 minutes

    Spiced Sweet Potato Salad with Greens

    Spiced sweet potatoes with leafy greens and legumes.

    easy320 calmoroccan
  • Moroccan-inspired Zesty Sweet Potato Salad45 minutes

    Moroccan-inspired Zesty Sweet Potato Salad

    Zesty sweet potato salad with Moroccan-inspired flavors.

    easy180 calmoroccan
  • Zesty Roast Pork with Beet Salad45 minutes

    Zesty Roast Pork with Beet Salad

    Zesty roast pork with warm beets, chicory, and goat cheese.

    medium420 calmoroccan
  • Lamb Meatballs with Tangy Raisin Pesto30 minutes

    Lamb Meatballs with Tangy Raisin Pesto

    Juicy lamb meatballs paired with tangy raisin pesto.

    medium380 calmoroccan
  • Quick Veggie Couscous Soup with Greens20 minutes

    Quick Veggie Couscous Soup with Greens

    Speedy vegetable soup with couscous and vibrant greens.

    easy180 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Lentil Stew with Aromatics55 minutes

    Spiced Lentil Stew with Aromatics

    Hearty lentil stew simmered with aromatic spices.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Herb Couscous with Protein-Rich Black Beans30 minutes

    Herb Couscous with Protein-Rich Black Beans

    Herb-infused couscous paired with protein-packed black beans.

    easy320 calmoroccan
  • Lemon Broccoli Couscous with Zestiness25 minutes

    Lemon Broccoli Couscous with Zestiness

    Zesty couscous dish with lemon and broccoli.

    easy280 calmediterranean
  • Ginger Carrot Zest Salad4 hours 20 minutes

    Ginger Carrot Zest Salad

    "Zesty carrot salad with a hint of ginger.".

    easy90 calmoroccan
  • Golden Beet Lentil Salad with Ginger1 hour 10 minutes

    Golden Beet Lentil Salad with Ginger

    Golden beets and lentils with zesty ginger and herbs.

    medium220 calmoroccan
  • Spicy Black-Eyed Peas and Rice8 hours 30 minutes

    Spicy Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

    Savory black-eyed peas and rice with a kick.

    medium410 calsouthern
  • Herbed Cornmeal Lamb Slow Cooker Recipe2 hours 35 minutes

    Herbed Cornmeal Lamb Slow Cooker Recipe

    Slow-cooked lamb with creamy cornmeal and aromatic herbs.

    medium620 calmoroccan
  • Herbed Vegetable Couscous Salad Recipe43 minutes

    Herbed Vegetable Couscous Salad Recipe

    Toasted couscous salad with fresh herbs and vegetables.

    easy210 calmoroccan
  • Zesty Seafood Broth with a Punch40 minutes

    Zesty Seafood Broth with a Punch

    Tangy seafood soup with a savory kick.

    medium280 calmoroccan
  • Herb Stew with Tangy Marbled Eggs50 minutes

    Herb Stew with Tangy Marbled Eggs

    Herb-infused stew with tangy marbled eggs.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Grilled Fish Skewers50 minutes

    Spiced Grilled Fish Skewers

    Skewered fish grilled to perfection with aromatic spices.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Zesty Citrus Beef with Fresh Herbs15 minutes

    Zesty Citrus Beef with Fresh Herbs

    Citrus-infused beef with vibrant herbs and vegetables.

    easy280 calmoroccan
  • Moroccan Spice Grilled Chicken Skewers7 hours 20 minutes

    Moroccan Spice Grilled Chicken Skewers

    Flavorful grilled chicken skewers with Moroccan-inspired spices.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup1 hour

    Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup

    Hearty soup with lentils and chickpeas in aromatic Moroccan flavors.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Moroccan Spiced Clay Pot Chicken1 hour 20 minutes

    Moroccan Spiced Clay Pot Chicken

    Tender chicken cooked with aromatic Moroccan spices in a clay pot.

    medium480 calmoroccan
  • Coconut Spiced Chicken and Rice Recipe1 hour 30 minutes

    Coconut Spiced Chicken and Rice Recipe

    Coconut chicken rice with a hint of warm spices.

    medium420 calmoroccan
  • Citrus Mango Grilled Shrimp Skewers24 minutes

    Citrus Mango Grilled Shrimp Skewers

    Grilled shrimp with zesty mango and citrus.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Chickpea Coriander Hearty Soup Recipe35 minutes

    Chickpea Coriander Hearty Soup Recipe

    Hearty soup featuring chickpeas and aromatic coriander.

    medium280 calmoroccan
  • Tangy Salted Fish Potato Bean Salad1 hour 5 minutes

    Tangy Salted Fish Potato Bean Salad

    Salted fish, spud, and green bean medley with tangy dressing.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Tangy Grilled Offal Skewers35 minutes

    Tangy Grilled Offal Skewers

    Grilled offal with a tangy marinade.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Shellfish in Savory Broth45 minutes

    Spiced Shellfish in Savory Broth

    Shellfish simmered in a flavorful spiked broth.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Walnut Fruit Couscous Crunch20 minutes

    Walnut Fruit Couscous Crunch

    Nutty couscous with crunchy walnuts and sweet dried fruit.

    easy240 calmoroccan
  • Fig-Infused Grilled Pork Skewers Recipe30 minutes

    Fig-Infused Grilled Pork Skewers Recipe

    Grilled pork skewers with figs for a flavorful meal.

    medium380 calmoroccan
  • Pressure Cooker Rice and Lentils Pilaf23 minutes

    Pressure Cooker Rice and Lentils Pilaf

    Fragrant rice and lentils cooked in a pressure cooker.

    medium380 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Tomato Eggs with Aromatics40 minutes

    Spiced Tomato Eggs with Aromatics

    Eggs cooked in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic spices.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Spicy Pork Herb Citrus Salad35 minutes

    Spicy Pork Herb Citrus Salad

    Spicy pork salad with fresh herbs and citrus.

    medium380 calmoroccan
  • Savory Okra in Tomato Stew45 minutes

    Savory Okra in Tomato Stew

    Okra stewed in a flavorful tomato-based sauce.

    medium120 calmoroccan
  • Tamarind Glazed Grilled Seafood Medley30 minutes

    Tamarind Glazed Grilled Seafood Medley

    Tangy tamarind glaze enhances succulent grilled seafood.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Beet and Tangerine Citrus Mint Salad1 hour 10 minutes

    Beet and Tangerine Citrus Mint Salad

    Zesty beet and tangerine salad with refreshing mint and citrus.

    medium210 calmoroccan
  • Mackerel and Cauliflower Couscous with Tahini35 minutes

    Mackerel and Cauliflower Couscous with Tahini

    Marinated mackerel served with cauliflower "couscous" and tahini dressing.

    medium420 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Grilled Beef: Tender and Flavorful2 hours

    Spiced Grilled Beef: Tender and Flavorful

    Tender beef marinated in flavorful spices and grilled to perfection.

    medium380 calmoroccan
  • Red Rice Nut Pilaf Recipe40 minutes

    Red Rice Nut Pilaf Recipe

    Nutty red rice cooked to perfection in a fragrant pilaf.

    medium215 calmoroccan
  • Moroccan Spiced Slow-Cooked Vegetable Medley1 hour 30 minutes

    Moroccan Spiced Slow-Cooked Vegetable Medley

    Slow-cooked vegetables in aromatic Moroccan spices.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Spicy Lentil Stew for a Crowd2 hours 10 minutes

    Spicy Lentil Stew for a Crowd

    Hearty lentil stew with a kick of spice.

    medium280 calmoroccan
  • Ginger-Coconut Chicken Skewers with Eggplant1 hour 25 minutes

    Ginger-Coconut Chicken Skewers with Eggplant

    Grilled skewers with ginger-coconut chicken, eggplant, and tomato.

    medium380 calmoroccan
  • Cumin-Spiced Grilled Lamb Skewers37 minutes

    Cumin-Spiced Grilled Lamb Skewers

    "Grilled lamb skewers with fragrant cumin seasoning.".

    medium380 calmoroccan
  • Spicy Chili Mint Spot Prawns Recipe15 minutes

    Spicy Chili Mint Spot Prawns Recipe

    Raw spot prawns with spicy chili and fresh mint.

    easy210 calmoroccan
  • Lemony Lentil Soup for a Soul1 hour

    Lemony Lentil Soup for a Soul

    Hearty lentil soup brightened by zesty lemon.

    easy320 calmediterranean
  • Lentil Beet Salad with Hazelnut Ginger40 minutes

    Lentil Beet Salad with Hazelnut Ginger

    Nutty lentil salad with beets and hazelnuts in ginger vinaigrette.

    easy320 calmoroccan
  • Cumin-Spiced Lentil Stew with Aromatics4 hours 15 minutes

    Cumin-Spiced Lentil Stew with Aromatics

    Spiced lentil stew with aromatic spices and ground cumin.

    medium280 calmoroccan
  • Moroccan Spiced Grilled Chicken Tenders2 hours 15 minutes

    Moroccan Spiced Grilled Chicken Tenders

    Spicy grilled chicken with Moroccan-inspired flavors.

    medium280 calmoroccan
  • Saffron Fish with Steamed Cauliflower45 minutes

    Saffron Fish with Steamed Cauliflower

    Lightly steamed fish with fragrant saffron and cauliflower.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Moroccan Halibut with Mango Relish25 minutes

    Moroccan Halibut with Mango Relish

    Moroccan-spiced halibut topped with mango-golden raisin relish.

    medium280 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Dip4 hours 30 minutes

    Spiced Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Dip

    Spiced chicken skewers with creamy yogurt dip.

    medium220 calmoroccan
  • Sweet Fruit & Almond Cauliflower Couscous35 minutes

    Sweet Fruit & Almond Cauliflower Couscous

    Cauliflower couscous with sweet fruits and crunchy almonds.

    medium160 calmoroccan
  • Slow-Roasted Harissa Salmon Tenders45 minutes

    Slow-Roasted Harissa Salmon Tenders

    Tender salmon roasted slowly with spicy harissa seasoning.

    medium420 calmoroccan
  • Pomegranate Lamb Stew: Tender and Tangy2 hours

    Pomegranate Lamb Stew: Tender and Tangy

    Tender lamb stew with tangy pomegranate essence.

    medium420 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Grilled Chicken with Juicy Flavors2 hours 30 minutes

    Spiced Grilled Chicken with Juicy Flavors

    Juicy chicken grilled to perfection with aromatic spices.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Zesty Spiced Cauliflower with Aromatic Herbs1 hour

    Zesty Spiced Cauliflower with Aromatic Herbs

    "Spicy cauliflower with aromatic herbs and zesty citrus.".

    medium210 calmoroccan
  • Zesty Stuffed Cabbage Cups with Meat30 minutes

    Zesty Stuffed Cabbage Cups with Meat

    Zesty ground meat in cabbage cups for a flavorful meal.

    medium480 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Chickpeas with Pan-Seared Chicken35 minutes

    Spiced Chickpeas with Pan-Seared Chicken

    Spiced chickpeas accompany juicy pan-seared chicken.

    medium480 calmoroccan
  • Coconut Mustard Fish in Savory Broth30 minutes

    Coconut Mustard Fish in Savory Broth

    Coconut-mustard fish in savory brothy sauce.

    medium420 calmoroccan
  • Turmeric Grilled Shrimp with Zesty Sauce25 minutes

    Turmeric Grilled Shrimp with Zesty Sauce

    Grilled shrimp with vibrant turmeric sauce.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Ginger Citrus Pickled Carrots24 hours 10 minutes

    Ginger Citrus Pickled Carrots

    Tangy ginger-infused pickled carrots with a hint of citrus.

    medium180 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Lamb Meatballs from Clay Oven35 minutes

    Spiced Lamb Meatballs from Clay Oven

    Spiced lamb meatballs cooked in a traditional clay oven.

    medium480 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Meat Baked with Aromatics1 hour 30 minutes

    Spiced Meat Baked with Aromatics

    Savory ground meat baked with aromatic seasonings.

    easy280 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Carrot Cauliflower Soup: Cozy Comfort30 minutes

    Spiced Carrot Cauliflower Soup: Cozy Comfort

    Warm soup with carrots and cauliflower, spiced for extra flavor.

    easy120 calmoroccan
  • Star Anise-Infused Pickled Beetroot2 hours

    Star Anise-Infused Pickled Beetroot

    Pickled beets enhanced with fragrant star anise.

    medium215 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Fruit Salad with a Twist8 hours 15 minutes

    Spiced Fruit Salad with a Twist

    Fruit salad with a kick of warm spices.

    medium210 calmoroccan
  • Lemon Lentil Lamb Stew40 minutes

    Lemon Lentil Lamb Stew

    Succulent lamb paired with tangy lemon and hearty lentils.

    medium380 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Parsnips with Aromatic Greens50 minutes

    Spiced Parsnips with Aromatic Greens

    Spicy parsnips with aromatic spices and fresh greens.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Savory Chicken Stew with Spices1 hour

    Savory Chicken Stew with Spices

    Hearty chicken stew with aromatic spices and tomatoes.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Savory Spiced Vegetable Medley Stew50 minutes

    Savory Spiced Vegetable Medley Stew

    Spiced vegetable medley simmered to perfection.

    medium240 calmoroccan
  • Mackerel, Celery, Apple Smoked Salad15 minutes

    Mackerel, Celery, Apple Smoked Salad

    Smoked mackerel salad with crisp celery and sweet apple.

    easy320 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Bean Stew with Aromatics30 minutes

    Spiced Bean Stew with Aromatics

    Hearty bean medley simmered with fragrant spices.

    medium380 calmoroccan
  • Citrus Pork with Cinnamon Potatoes1 hour 10 minutes

    Citrus Pork with Cinnamon Potatoes

    Citrus-infused pork paired with cinnamon-sweetened potatoes.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Salmon with Eggplant Chutney42 minutes

    Spiced Salmon with Eggplant Chutney

    Broiled salmon with spiced eggplant chutney and steamed veggies.

    medium320 calmoroccan
  • Spicy Chickpea Soup with Garlic Oil30 minutes

    Spicy Chickpea Soup with Garlic Oil

    Spicy chickpea soup topped with garlic-infused oil.

    medium380 calmoroccan
  • Spiced Lentil Stew for Satisfying Meal1 hour 5 minutes

    Spiced Lentil Stew for Satisfying Meal

    Hearty lentils simmered with aromatic spices for a satisfying meal.

    easy290 calmoroccan

Refine Moroccan recipes by type

  • Poultry48
  • Vegan23
  • Meat22
  • Vegetarian21
  • Seafood16
  • Fish13
  • Paleo13
  • Beef10
  • Salad8

Refine Moroccan recipes by meal

  • Dinner66
  • Lunch19
  • Sides10
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