African cuisine recipes


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Couscous with pumpkin gravy and chickpeasViews: 2,340

This Moroccan-style butternut squash and chickpea stew can be served as a main course or a side dish. Ras el hanout and cinnamon add a warming, sweet-spicy flavor, while dried apricots...

Couscous, butternut squash, spinach, chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley, mint, cinnamon, dried apricots...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Chicken wings with Moroccan harissaViews: 1,311

Spicy chicken wings are a surefire beer accompaniment, beloved for their crispy crust and vibrant, spicy flavor. Paired with Moroccan harissa, these wings are especially delicious and...

Chicken wings, guajillo pepper, coriander, cumin, oranges, radishes, olives, mint...
Time: 2 hours 40 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
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Salad with bulgurViews: 3,692

This delicious and easy-to-make Moroccan-style side dish goes well with any grilled meat or poultry. To ensure the bulgur is fluffy and especially appetizing, toast it in...

bulgur, cucumbers, olives, wine vinegar, dill...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 386
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Moroccan Chicken CouscousViews: 5,737

The base of this Moroccan dish is couscous and fried chicken breast. Both ingredients cook quite quickly, making it a luxurious treat even on a weekday evening after a heavy workday.

Carrots, chicken breasts, onions, cumin, cinnamon, couscous, chickpeas, dried apricots, prunes, lemon, cilantro...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 531
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Grilled chicken with bulgurViews: 3,170

Just two ingredients—grapes and cinnamon—transform ordinary chicken with bulgur into a stunning Moroccan-inspired dish. Before grilling, chicken legs are rubbed with a spice mixture, including...

Chicken legs, bulgur, grapes, ground cayenne pepper, ground ginger, lemon zest, cinnamon...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 444
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African-Style Summer Vegetable CouscousViews: 2,612
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This easy-to-make vegetarian dish is filled with the delicious flavors of Levantine cuisine. Couscous is steamed in boiling water, loosened, and served with stewed vegetables and Moroccan pesto. For...

couscous, pesto sauce, zucchini, chard, carrots, raisins, almonds...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 525
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Moroccan Summer Salad and Grilled CutletViews: 2,856

The Moroccan-style cutlet is served with a light, juicy salad of romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs (mint or cilantro) in an olive oil dressing,...

Ground beef, salad tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, romaine lettuce, feta cheese, harissa sauce, pita, mint...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 405
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Moroccan-style meatball and spinach soupViews: 3,451

This delicious, spicy Moroccan soup is made with chicken broth, which is then poured over sautéed carrots with a cilantro and green onion puree. The same puree is then mixed into ground beef...

minced beef, harissa sauce, spinach, couscous, cumin...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 400
Categories: Grill, Meat, Fast food, Pita, Appetizers, Meat, .
Author: - famous chef
Lamb shawarma marinated in ras el hanout with tahini sauce made from sweet peppers and walnutsViews: 4,385

Treat yourself to an authentic Eastern shawarma with lamb marinated in ras el hanout, a North African spice. This blend is perfectly balanced and imbues the meat with a wonderful...

Wine vinegar, cardamom, coriander, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, saffron, garlic, red onion, lamb, walnuts, tahini, yogurt, cumin, ground cayenne pepper, sweet pepper, pita, pita bread...
Time: 5 hours 35 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 8
Categories: Main courses, Meat, Grill, Meat, .
Author: - culinary writer
Moroccan Grilled Rack of LambViews: 5 283

A sophisticated Moroccan-style holiday dish featuring grilled rack of lamb and a fragrant side of couscous. And considering couscous takes just minutes to prepare, and...

Garlic, mint, turmeric, coriander, cumin, lemon, lamb, yogurt, sriracha sauce, butter, onion, broth, couscous, pine nuts...
Time: 6 hours 40 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Moroccan carrotsViews: 8 679

A hot, spicy Moroccan-style dressing gives this raw carrot salad an indescribable flavor. The carrots are sliced ​​diagonally into thin rounds (preferably using a mandoline) and drizzled with...

carrots, harissa sauce, lemon juice, cumin, paprika...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Brown rice with chicken and vegetablesViews: 15,344

This dish is made with simple and affordable ingredients: rice, chicken, and green beans with sweet peppers, but the aromatic ras el hanout seasoning, lots of fresh herbs, and toasted pine nuts...

Brown rice, green beans, bell pepper, grilled chicken, pine nuts, grape seed oil...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 489
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Roasted Cauliflower with Moroccan HarissaViews: 4,701

Make a vibrant and colorful side dish with roasted cauliflower. Moroccan harissa adds a wonderful oriental flavor. This paste is easy to make at home using a mixture of...

Cauliflower, guajillo pepper, coriander, cumin, lemon juice, harissa sauce, cilantro...
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 110
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Oven-baked chicken with Moroccan harissaViews: 4 229

Roasting chicken the way described in this recipe yields juicy, tender meat with a crispy, golden-brown crust. And homemade harissa will add a fantastic flavor and fill your home with...

Chicken, guajillo pepper, coriander, cumin, celery, lemon juice, harissa sauce, garlic...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
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Moroccan Baked Sweet PotatoesViews: 11,700

This dish is proof that healthy food can be incredibly tasty and smell delicious. The vibrant colors of the vegetables on the plate create a truly festive atmosphere.

Sweet potatoes, eggplant, grape tomatoes, lemon juice, coriander, cumin, ground ginger, dried apricots...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 190
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Moroccan couscousViews: 10,000

To give couscous a rich, intriguing flavor, steam it in chicken broth along with shallots sautéed in butter. Before serving, toss with small black raisins and toasted pine nuts...

Couscous, shallots, carrots, celery, parsnip root, pine nuts, chicken, thyme, dill, black pepper, raisins...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 275
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Moroccan-Style Chicken with Pumpkin in a Slow CookerViews: 10,963

Chicken with vegetables in a sweet and spicy sauce, cooked in a slow cooker, is delicious, juicy, and tender. A blend of oriental spices imparts a wonderful flavor and aroma, while butternut squash...

Chicken legs, butternut squash, turnips, leeks, cumin, coriander, turmeric, raisins...
Time: 4 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Sauces, Seasonings, .
Moroccan spice mix merguezViews: 12,793

Merguez seasoning, along with harissa, is an essential ingredient in making spicy merguez sausages. It makes the sausages incredibly tasty, mouth-watering, and full of the flavors of Eastern...

paprika, fennel seeds, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ground cayenne pepper, black pepper, powdered sugar...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 3/4 cup Caloric content: 16
Moroccan merguez sausagesViews: 13 157

Merguez sausages, traditional in Morocco and throughout North Africa, are so delicious and savory that they have become popular beyond the African Continent. They have become popular in the Middle East and Europe.

Ground beef, ground lamb, merguez seasoning, harissa sauce, pork casings, kupaty (frying sausages), garlic, cilantro...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4-5 Caloric content: 347
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Moroccan Lamb Leg TagineViews: 6,361

In North African countries, including Morocco, the most common and traditional dish is tagine. It's made from lightly fried meat, simmered with vegetables and spices.

Lamb, onion, garlic, ginger root, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, tomatoes, broth, brown sugar, lime, potatoes, butternut squash, sweet potato, couscous...
Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
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Moroccan Turkey Stew in the Slow CookerViews: 5 371

Meat stewed with dried fruit is very popular in Moroccan cuisine. Its sweet flavor is typically tempered with a variety of savory and aromatic spices and herbs. Simmer turkey with raisins in a slow cooker...

Allspice, turkey, butternut squash, chickpeas, tomatoes, dried apricots, raisins, carrots, red onions, chili peppers, lemon, cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin...
Time: 6 hours 20 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Meat, .
Moroccan briouats with chickenViews: 3,327

Fill your home with the magical aromas of the East by preparing the traditional Moroccan snack, briouats. These small, crispy pancakes are filled with chicken stewed in spices like saffron,...

Chicken, onion, ground ginger, white peppercorns, cinnamon, saffron, turmeric, cilantro, Varka dough, filo dough, spring roll dough, butter, eggs...
Time: 1 hour 40 min. Complexity: average Servings: 4
Categories: Bakery, Pies, buns, Appetizers, Meat, .
Moroccan briouats with meat fillingViews: 6,041

Briouats are a Moroccan snack filled with a sweet or meaty filling, wrapped in thin dough and fried in oil. Make crispy triangular briouats filled with kefta, a ground beef filling...

Ground beef, ground lamb, onion, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, butter, parsley, eggs, Varka dough, filo dough, spring roll dough...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: average Servings: 6
Categories: Grill, Fish, Vegetables, fruits, .
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Moroccan Grilled Tilapia with EggplantViews: 5,872

Tilapia and Eggplant with Moroccan Pesto features grilled tilapia fillets with pesto sauce, served with grilled eggplant and couscous. A delicious, simple dish, and what's more,...

tilapia, couscous, eggplant, paprika, coriander, cumin, yogurt, cilantro...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 470
Categories: Grill, Fish, .
Author: - famous chef
Moroccan Grilled Striped BassViews: 3,294

Moroccan cuisine is always rich with herbs, spices, and seasonings, creating a warm, vibrant, and unforgettable flavor. To give succulent sea bass an oriental flair, fry it...

Orange juice, thyme, olives, perch, honey...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 343
Categories: Grill, Fish, .
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Moroccan Grilled SalmonViews: 3,559

In Maghreb cuisine, and Moroccan cuisine in particular, fermented milk products are often used in hot dishes. Together with spices, they impart a rich flavor and aroma to fish or meat.

salmon, coriander, cumin, parsley, yogurt...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 395
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - famous chef
Chicken tagineViews: 19 134

Tagine is a Moroccan dish of vegetables and meat stewed in their own juices. In its native land, it's prepared in a clay pot with a high conical lid, also called a tagine. But if you don't have...

Chicken thighs, chickpeas, harissa sauce, saffron, cinnamon, allspice, anise seeds, cardamom, nutmeg, turmeric, cloves, ground cayenne pepper, mace...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Moroccan Chicken Breast with CouscousViews: 7 114

Warming ingredients like honey, ginger, and ras el hanout (a Moroccan seasoning) give this chicken dinner a cozy, fall flavor.

Chicken breasts, red onion, carrots, ginger root, couscous, cinnamon, anise seeds, cloves, turmeric, mace, cilantro, raisins, almonds, honey...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 460
Categories: Salads, Warm, Vegetables, .
Warm carrot and spinach saladViews: 6,948

A detailed recipe for making a warm salad with photos...

spinach, carrots, lemon juice, garlic, cumin...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 120
Author: - chef
African-style meatballs with couscousViews: 7 101

A detailed recipe for preparing a meat dish with photos....

Ground beef, couscous, dates, olives, white wine, brown sugar, lemon zest, onion, garlic, eggs, rolled oats, breadcrumbs, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, cumin, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, cilantro...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4

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