Did you buy a tagine and are not sure what dishes to cook in it? These tagine recipes have you covered!
For the unversed, tagine is a popular North African stew that got its name from the conical clay pot (or pottery) in which it is cooked.
As you’ll see in this recipe roundup, there are several ingredients that can be used to make tagine
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They range from lamb and pork to seafood and vegetables
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But they all have one thing in common.
The main ingredients are seasoned with tons of spices and cooked slowly in a rich tomato-based broth.
Also, in
case you don’t have a tagine, don’t worry. You can cook most of these recipes in a Dutch oven or in a heavy pan!
So what are you waiting for? Add a Moroccan touch to your daily meals with these tagine recipes!
These dishes may be new to you, but trust me, a gift awaits you
.
1. Moroccan Chicken Tagine
This Moroccan chicken is stewed with olives, garlic, onion,
spices and lemon.
The mixture of spices and lemon gives the chicken a fragrant aroma and an otherworldly taste
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Traditionally, chicken tagine uses canned lemons, which are a bit difficult to find here in the United States
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That said, we’ll settle for fresh lemon juice and zest for this recipe.
This dish, like most of the recipes presented here, is worthy of a special occasion and easy to make.
It is an ideal dish to serve at last minute dinners
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2. Moroccan vegetable tagine
For me, the true mark of great cuisine is the ability to make vegetables irresistible
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Morocco achieves just that and exceeds expectations
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Potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic are slowly simmered in a tomato-based broth flavored with lemon and tons of spices
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Chopped apricots are poured into the mixture to add a subtle sweetness to the stew.
Together, the combination of tomatoes, spices, lemon and apricots create a lovely balance of sweet, spicy and savory flavors.
3. Lamb tagine
The lamb pieces are marinated for 8 hours in a mixture of Moroccan spices
. Then,
they are braised for 2 hours in a tomato-based broth flavored with garlic, ginger,
lemon and honey.
Can you imagine the many different flavors that occur in a dish?
You have the gaminess of lamb and the intense flavors of spices
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Then there is the acidity of tomatoes and lemon and the sweetness of honey.
And best of all, all the components go wonderfully well together.
There are no fights or confrontations, but a pure and delicious marriage of flavors
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4. Easy Meat Tagen
Here is a simple meat tagine recipe that anyone could easily achieve. There are relatively fewer ingredients in this recipe.
Aside from saffron
, they’re all fairly common pantry staples
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Bite-sized pieces of meat are scorched and cooked slowly with fire-roasted tomatoes, saffron and spices
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Potatoes and carrots reinforce the dish and make it a complete meal on its own
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5. Seafood
tagine Seafood lovers,
I see you, and this tagine is especially for you
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It all starts with a spice paste made from garlic, cumin, paprika, cilantro and lemon juice. This is used as a marinade to flavor fish, prawns and squid.
Next, a sauce is made with sautéed onion and garlic, plus spices, tomatoes, seafood broth and lemon.
Finally, the marinated seafood pieces are cooked in the sauce.
It results in a tasty seafood tagine that is sure to elicit screams for a second serving.
6. Moroccan fish tagine
Fish fillets and chickpeas swim in a spicy tomato sauce flavored with sautéed onions,
peppers and spices.
Spices include the usual suspects of paprika, cumin, turmeric and coriander
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But there is one spice that makes this stew stand out: harissa.
It is a North African hot chili paste made from roasted red peppers
,
baklouti peppers, herbs, garlic, spices and olive oil
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With its spicy, smoky, and spicy flavors, it’s no wonder this fish tagine is a certified hit
. 7. Shrimp and vegetable tagine
with canned lemon
This shrimp and vegetable tagine has a wonderful mix of spices and citrus. Not only does it taste phenomenal, but it also smells heavenly.
This dish is usually eaten with couscous or rice, but its delicious broth also makes it a delicious pasta sauce.
8.
North African-Style
Tofu Tagine
Thanks to this recipe, those on a plant-based diet can also experience a sumptuous
tagine meal.
This tagine is filled with squares of crispy tofu and earthy mushrooms flavored with fragrant spices and cooked in a thick tomato broth
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A mixture of roasted red peppers, vegetable broth and tomatoes, the rich broth flavors tofu and mushrooms beautifully.
Serve with crispy, tender roasted naan for a hearty, healthy and tasty vegetarian meal.
9. Super Easy Pork Tagine Pork
chops are braised in sautéed onions, apples, spices and lemon in this tagine full of wild flavor
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The ingredient list is very short, but it requires one ingredient you won’t find in your local supermarket: ras el hanout
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Meaning “shop boss”, it’s a Moroccan spice mix made from the best spices a spice seller has to offer.
That said, there is no definitive list of spices that make up Ras El Hanout.
It usually includes, however, cardamom, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and the list goes on
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So if you can’t find ras the hanout, feel free to make your own mix!
10. Moroccan eggplant tagine Chickpeas
This tagine features chickpeas and caramelized eggplants simmered in a delicious tomato broth
. It’s a
fantastic main course or a vegetarian dish
. As usual, the vegetables are infused with spices, which
again, include ras the hanout
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Vegetables are also combined with chopped dried raisins or apricots
.
They add a subtle sweetness that complements well with spices
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11. Roasted cauliflower tajine
This next vegetarian tagine features roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, tomatoes and olives cooked in a thick tomato sauce
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Seasoned with ras the hanout or harissa, the typically soft cauliflower comes alive in this stew
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Serve this with couscous and top with yogurt and parsley for the perfect finishing touch
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12. The Moroccan lentil
tagine
cauliflower stars once again in another vegetarian tagine. This time, abundant lentils and sweet carrots join the fun.
Nothing transforms soft vegetables better than Moroccan spices. This dish is more than excellent, even without meat.
13. Moroccan Meatball Slice
These are dumplings made the Moroccan way, full of spices and a burning tomato sauce
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This dish can be made from ground lamb, beef or turkey. You can also use a mixture of meats to change the flavors.
Aside from flavors, Moroccan dumplings also differ in that the balls have a much smaller shape, almost the size of marbles.
Because of this, the dish is prepared faster than American meatballs.
Finally, the dish is often topped with poached eggs for richness and color.
14. Vegetarian Pumpkin Tagine This vegetarian tagine
showcases the wonderful flavors and textures of pumpkin and lentils
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Cooked in stewed tomatoes and Moroccan spices, the vegetables are bathed in a thick sauce that is full of fragrance and flavor
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Serve this tagine with couscous or rice, or enjoy it with your favorite bread instead of a fork
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15. Moroccan pumpkin
and sweet potato tagine
Pumpkin and sweet potatoes combine to make a hearty and healthy tagine
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You’ll love how well Moroccan spices complement the inherent sweetness of the tubers
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Apricots and chickpeas (also known as chickpeas) also join the mix to add texture and flavor
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16. Duck tagine
with clementines
If you’re a fan of sweet and savory dishes, this one definitely won’t disappoint
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The pairing of duck and clementines makes this tagine too delicious
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In addition to the usual spices, honey and lemon are also used to flavor duck
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Serve this shimmering dish over couscous for an unforgettable exotic meal
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17. Carrot
and potato tagine with peas
This tagine may be inexpensive, but it sure tastes and tastes expensive
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Here, potatoes, carrots and peas are generously seasoned with ginger, chili peppers, mint and Moroccan spices to give them a major flavor makeover
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While it’s perfect as is, you can make the stew even more filling by adding beans and cabbage to the mix.
