Easy Moroccan Recipes
By Christine Benlafquih, About.com Guide
Easy Soups and Appetizers
Olives, cheeses, pickled carrots and peppers might be served as starters to a Morocco meal, or an elaborate array of salads might be presented prior to an entree. When looking to make an easy first course or appetizer, try one of these Moroccan recipes.
- Vegetable Puree Soup
- Barley Soup with Milk - Hssoua Belboula
- Roasted Almonds
- Cheese Briouats
- Fava Bean Dip - Bessara
Easy Salads and Side Dishes
Most Moroccan cooks will prepare at least one or two salads or side dishes to serve with entrees. These might be as simple as lettuce or cucumbers seasoned with vinegar and salt, or they might be a cooked salad which is eaten as a dip. The recipes listed here are all fairly easy to prepare and will help add color and delicious variety to your table.
- Moroccan Rice Pilaf with Saffron
- Moroccan Rice and Tuna Salad
- Tomato and Roasted Pepper Salad
- Moroccan Carrot and Orange Salad
- Moroccan Fried Eggplant
- Deep Fried Potatoes with Moroccan Spices
- Moroccan Eggplant Puree
- Feggous Salad (Armenian Cucumber with Orange Flower Water)
- Cooked Zucchini Salad
- Green Bean Saute
- Carrot Salad with Paprika and Cumin
- Beet Salad with Vinaigrette
- Fava Beans with Salt and Cumin
- Moroccan Slaouia Salad
- Roasted Pepper Salad
- Potato Salad with Vinaigrette
- Green Bean Salad with Vinaigrette
Easy Lamb or Beef Recipes
The entrees listed here are great choices for sampling the diverse flavors of Moroccan cooking. Lamb, beef or goat meat can be used in many of these recipes.
- Moroccan Kefta Recipes
- Tagine of Onions and Raisins
- Tagine of Lamb with Green Beans
- Tagine Makfoul (Caramelized Onions and Tomatoes)
- Moroccan Grilled Lamb Chops
- Lamb or Beef Kebabs
- Tagine of Meat and Prunes
- Tagine of Lamb, Peas and Zucchini
- Tagine of Lamb and Cauliflower
- Meat Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives
- Tagine of Fava Beans and Artichokes
- Moroccan Saffron Lamb
Easy Chicken Recipes
The long list of ingredients which you may encounter in Moroccan recipes doesn't mean the dishes are difficult to prepare. Try some of these Moroccan chicken recipes when looking for easy, savory meals to offer your family.
- Moroccan Chicken or Turkey Kebabs
- Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives
- Tagine of Chicken and Fennel
- Moroccan Saffron Chicken
- Chicken Tagine with Potatoes and Carrots
- Chicken Tagine with Peas and Potatoes
Easy Fish Recipes
With miles and miles of coastline, fish is bound to be popular in Morocco. These Moroccan fish dishes are particularly easy to prepare.
Easy Vegetarian Dishes
Vegetables and beans are often served without meat as Moroccan main dishes. Most are very easy to prepare – here's a sampling.