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Simple and Easy Moroccan Recipes

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11. Bessara

This tangy fava bean puree is flavored with garlic and lemon, and can be served as a dip or a soup. You'll also want to try Serrouda, a Moroccan chickpea puree simply seasoned with saffron, salt and pepper.

12. Moroccan Stewed Lentils

Moroccan stewed lentils are very flavorful and can be served as a side dish or entrée. This recipe is the vegetarian version. Also see the Khlea and Lentils and Lentils with Beef or Lamb recipes.

13. Lamb or Beef Tagine with Apricots

This sweet and spicy tagine is a savory combination of dried apricots and meat stewed with saffron, cinnamon, ginger and pepper. Fried almonds are scattered over the tagine as a garnish. Delicious and easy to make, it's a classic Moroccan recipe which works equally well as a family dinner or special occasion meal.

14. Lamb or Beef Tagine with Onions and Tomatoes

This light, easy tagine is a nice change from more filling meat and veggie combos. Serve it with crusty bread for scooping everything up.

15. Chicken Tagine with Fennel

Fennel – bisbas in Moroccan Arabic – adds subtle anise flavor to this delicious chicken tagine with preserved lemons and olives. The list of ingredients may look long, but this dish is easy to prepare.

16. Lamb or Beef with Onions and Raisins

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This easy tagine recipe features a savory combination of meat and raisins in a sweet and spicy sauce. Use lamb, beef or goat meat.

17. Cauliflower with Moroccan Spices

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Turmeric gives this cauliflower the bright yellow color, while other Moroccan spices and preserved lemon add zesty flavor. Serve it as an easy side or vegetarian main dish.

18. Moroccan Kefta Meatballs in Butter Sauce

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Kefta (ground meat) is well-seasoned with Moroccan spices and herbs before being shaped into balls and sauteed in butter. You can use ground beef, ground lamb or ground turkey.

19. Moroccan Grilled Lamb Chops

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This is an easy, delicious recipe for Moroccan Grilled Lamb Chops with Moroccan spices, garlic and fresh herbs.

20. Semolina Soup with Saffron and Anise

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This easy Moroccan recipe yields a semolina (smida) soup flavored with saffron and anise. It's equally satisfying as a supper and breakfast food, and is traditionally served with dates on the side.

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