Best 3 Beans Morocco Recipes

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**Unveiling the Culinary Treasures of Morocco: A Journey Through Traditional Bean Dishes**

Embark on a tantalizing voyage into the heart of Moroccan cuisine, where beans take center stage, showcasing the country's rich culinary heritage and vibrant flavors. From hearty stews to delectable salads, each recipe celebrates the versatility and nutritional richness of beans, offering a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. Discover the secrets behind Morocco's beloved bean dishes, capturing the essence of this North African nation's culinary traditions. This article presents a curated collection of authentic Moroccan bean recipes, each offering a unique culinary experience. Indulge in the aromatic delights of Loubia, a classic bean and tomato stew, or savor the tangy, refreshing flavors of Taktouka, a roasted pepper and tomato salad elevated with the addition of beans. Explore the hearty goodness of Moroccan-Style Bean Soup, a comforting and nourishing dish perfect for a chilly evening. Vegetarian tajines, brimming with tender beans, vegetables, and fragrant spices, offer a delightful meatless option while maintaining the authentic Moroccan flavors. Delve into the world of Moroccan bean salads, with recipes like Bean and Tuna Salad and Moroccan Three-Bean Salad, each showcasing the vibrant interplay of textures and flavors.

**Recipes:**

1. **Loubia:** This classic Moroccan dish features tender beans braised in a rich tomato sauce, infused with aromatic spices and herbs.

2. **Taktouka:** Roasted peppers and tomatoes unite in this refreshing salad, complemented by the addition of beans for a textural and flavorful delight.

3. **Moroccan-Style Bean Soup:** This hearty and nourishing soup is brimming with tender beans, vegetables, and fragrant spices, offering a comforting and wholesome meal.

4. **Moroccan Vegetarian Tajine with Beans:** A meatless marvel, this tajine showcases a delightful combination of tender beans, vegetables, and fragrant spices, capturing the essence of Moroccan cuisine.

5. **Moroccan Bean and Tuna Salad:** This vibrant salad combines the protein-rich goodness of beans and tuna with a medley of fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing.

6. **Moroccan Three-Bean Salad:** A symphony of flavors and textures, this salad features a trio of beans, each contributing its unique charm to a refreshing and colorful dish.

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure, exploring the diverse and flavorful world of Moroccan bean dishes. Allow your taste buds to be tantalized by the vibrant flavors and textures, as you uncover the secrets behind this North African nation's beloved bean-centric creations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LOUBIA (MOROCCAN STEWED WHITE BEANS)



Loubia (Moroccan Stewed White Beans) image

Moroccan stewed white beans, also called loubia, are easy to make and super delicious with a zesty sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, spices, and herbs.

Provided by Christine Benlafquih

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Side Dish     Lunch     Soup

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound/500 g dry white haricot or cannellini beans (soaked overnight and drained)
3 ripe tomatoes ( grated )
1 medium onion (grated)
3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped or pressed)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Mix all ingredients in a pressure cooker.
  • Add 2 quarts (2 liters) of water, and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover, bring to pressure, then cook on pressure over medium heat for about 40 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
  • If the beans are still submerged in sauce, reduce the liquids until the sauce is thickened.
  • Adjust the seasoning if desired, and serve.
  • Enjoy!
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Mix all ingredients in a large pot.
  • Add 2 quarts (2 liters) of water and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and simmer the beans over medium heat for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce is thick and no longer watery.
  • If the liquids reduce too much during cooking, add a little water to prevent the beans from burning.
  • Adjust the seasoning if desired, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 13 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1078 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MOROCCAN FAVA BEAN AND VEGETABLE SOUP



Moroccan Fava Bean and Vegetable Soup image

When I am planning a Passover menu I look to the Sephardic traditions of the Mediterranean. The Sephardim were the Jews of the Iberian Peninsula; they had a rich culture and lived in harmony with Christians and Muslims until the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions at the end of the 15th century, when all non-Christians were expelled from Spain and Portugal. The Sephardim were welcomed in Turkey, and many went to Greece, North Africa and the Middle East as well. Throughout the Mediterranean, springtime is the season for spinach and other greens, artichokes and fava beans, and these vegetables make delicious appearances at Passover meals. This dish is inspired by the fresh fava bean soup that Rivka Levy-Mellul, author of "La Cuisine Juive Marocaine," remembers as the first course of her childhood Seders in Morocco. The authentic dish is a substantial soup made with quite a lot of meat, but I've made a vegetarian version. I expected the fava beans to color this soup a pale green, but the other vegetables - the carrots, leeks, turnips and onion - and especially the turmeric contribute just as much, and the color of the soup is more of a burnt orange.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds fresh fava beans or 1/2 pound frozen double-peeled (2 cups)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium or large carrots, peeled and diced
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 medium turnips, peeled and diced
1 small potato (about 4 ounces), peeled and diced
2 quarts water, vegetable stock or chicken stock
Salt to taste
A bouquet garni made with a couple of sprigs of parsley, a bay leaf and several sprigs of cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Steps:

  • Skin the fresh favas: bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Drop the shelled fava beans into the boiling water and boil 5 minutes. Drain and transfer immediately to the cold water. Allow the beans to cool for several minutes, then slip off their skins by pinching off the eye of the skin and squeezing gently. Hold several beans in one hand and use your other thumb and forefinger to pinch off the eyes, have a bowl for the shelled favas close at hand and this will not take very long.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the leeks, onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes, and add the turnips, potatoes, favas, water or stock, salt and bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender. Remove and discard the bouquet garni.
  • Purée the soup using a hand blender or a food mill, or working in batches, in a blender, making sure that you place a towel over the top of the blender and remove the inner part of the lid to avoid hot splashes. Return to the pot, add the pepper, turmeric and chopped cilantro and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Turn the heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve in wide soup bowls, garnished with cilantro leaves and with a drizzle of olive oil over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 105, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 885 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MOROCCAN HARIRA (BEAN SOUP)



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A (mostly) vegetarian, shoestring-budget meal that will leave you feeling both very satisfied and with tons of leftovers. Bonus: it's super-healthy and easy to prepare.

Provided by modestalmond

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups beef stock
1 cup dry lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
1 onion, chopped
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley leaves and thinner stems, chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaves and thinner stems, chopped
1 lemon, or to taste, juiced

Steps:

  • Stir beef stock and lentils together in a large pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while preparing onion.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add to stock mixture.
  • Pour garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and quinoa into the stock mixture; stir and bring mixture to a boil. Stir parsley and cilantro into the stock mixture; reduce heat to low and cook mixture at a simmer until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice over the soup before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 298.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help them cook more evenly and quickly.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will give your dish a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Add spices and aromatics: These will help to enhance the flavor of the beans.
  • Cook the beans until they are tender: This may take some time, but it is worth it.
  • Serve the beans with a variety of sides: This could include rice, vegetables, or bread.

Conclusion:

Moroccan bean dishes are a delicious and versatile way to enjoy this healthy and affordable ingredient. With a variety of spices and flavors to choose from, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. Whether you are looking for a hearty main course or a simple side dish, these recipes have you covered. So next time you are looking for a new way to cook beans, give one of these Moroccan recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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