Best 7 Moroccan Baked Eggs Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Morocco with our tantalizing Moroccan baked eggs recipes. These delectable dishes, hailing from the vibrant souks and bustling medinas of Morocco, offer a harmonious blend of aromatic spices, succulent vegetables, and velvety eggs, all enveloped in the warmth of traditional Moroccan cookware.

Our collection features two distinct recipes that cater to diverse preferences. The first recipe, "Shakshuka," transports you to the vibrant streets of Marrakech with its sizzling skillet of eggs poached in a rich tomato sauce, a symphony of flavors enhanced by the addition of bell peppers, onions, and a medley of North African spices.

The second recipe, "Eggs in Tagine," takes you on an adventure through the winding alleys of Fez, where fragrant tagines simmer with tender lamb, succulent vegetables, and a vibrant blend of aromatic spices. Nestled amidst this flavorful ensemble are perfectly poached eggs, soaking up the exquisite broth and adding a delightful textural contrast.

Both recipes pay homage to Morocco's culinary heritage, showcasing the country's vibrant spice palette and the skillful use of tagines, traditional earthenware vessels that impart a unique depth of flavor to every dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you through the process, ensuring a successful and delicious culinary experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MOROCCAN-SPICED COUSCOUS WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon ras el hanout seasoning
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 English cucumber, diced
1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ras el hanout and toast, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and remove from the heat. Let sit until the couscous is tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the eggs and heavy cream in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk 1 tablespoon lime juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium bowl; add the cilantro and cucumber and season with salt and pepper. Whisk the yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lime juice in a separate bowl; season with salt.
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork and return to medium heat. Add the egg mixture and gently stir with a rubber spatula, bringing the eggs and couscous from the sides to the center of the skillet. Cook, stirring, until no longer wet and the egg starts to stick to the bottom of the pan, about 7 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the couscous and eggs among shallow bowls. Drizzle with the yogurt and top with the cucumber salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 393 milligrams, Sodium 831 milligrams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 5 grams

MOROCCAN MEATBALLS WITH EGGS



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Serve up a Moroccan feast for friends without the mess, with our flavour-packed one-pan recipe

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion , finely chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
50g fresh breadcrumbs
250g pack lean lamb mince
½ tsp ground cinnamon
5 eggs
2 garlic cloves , sliced
1 courgette , thickly sliced
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
2 tsp honey
½-1 tsp ras el hanout spice mix
20g bunch coriander , mostly chopped
400g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Fry the onion in 1 tbsp oil until soft, then allow to cool. Mix with the breadcrumbs, mince, cinnamon, 1 egg, ½ tsp salt and lots of pepper, then shape into about 24 meatballs with wet hands. Fry in the remaining oil in a shallow pan for about 8 mins, moving them round until evenly browned. Lift out and set aside.
  • Add the garlic to the oil left in the pan and fry until softened. Add the courgette, fry for 1-2 mins, then tip in the tomatoes, honey, ras el hanout, three-quarters of the coriander, seasoning and a couple of tbsp water. Stir and cook until pulpy.
  • Stir in the chickpeas and add the meatballs. Make 4 hollows in the sauce, then break in the remaining eggs. Cover and cook for 4-8 mins over a low heat until the eggs are set. Scatter with coriander and serve straight from the pan with crusty bread for scooping up the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 0.94 milligram of sodium

MOROCCAN BAKED EGGS



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Categories     Egg     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 clove of garlic, minced
4 cups loosely packed baby spinach
Extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup roasted red peppers, cut into thin strips
6 large eggs
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon harissa
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Set a large saute pan over high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add minced garlic then add spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 45-60 seconds until just wilted and drain on paper-towels to remove any excess moisture. 3. Divide the spinach and roasted red peppers between two small gratin dishes (about 4 inches long). Arrange vegetables so there are 3 nestling spots for eggs. Crack an egg into each of the spots. 4. Combine cream and harissa together in a small bowl. Drizzle harissa cream in and around each dish. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Sprinkle with pieces of goat cheese and season with paprika. 5. Bake on a sheet tray in oven for 8-10 minutes until egg whites are cooked through but yolks are still soft. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

MOROCCAN BAKED EGGS



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Eggs provide a great-value supper anytime. This version has a welcome spicy kick. From Olive magazine.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 red onion, halved and sliced
olive oil
4 ounces chorizo sausage, chopped
14 ounces plum tomatoes (from a can)
1/2 ounce cilantro, chopped
4 eggs
pita bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Cook the onion in a little olive oil until softened. Add the chorizo and cook for a few minutes until it starts to crisp up. Tip in the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes then stir in half the coriander and season.
  • Heat the oven to 350°F Divide the sauce between two ovenproof dishes and make 2 dips in each. Crack the eggs into the dips. Put on a baking tray then bake for 15-20 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks are how you like them. Scatter with cilantro and serve with warm pitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 395.6, Sodium 488.9, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8, Protein 21.5

SHAKSHUKA (BAKED EGGS WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE)



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Shakshuka means "all mixed up" in Hebrew and is one of the most popular breakfast dishes in Israel and at Sofra. Many countries in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean claim a version of their own, like Tunisian chakchouka, made with peppers and harissa, and a Moroccan version made with lamb sausage and harissa. The eggs are poached directly in the spicy tomato sauce, so it's important that the sauce is well seasoned and warmed before you add the eggs.

Provided by Ana Sortun

Categories     Dinner     Egg     Tomato     Herb     Spice

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, including the liquid
1 teaspoon Maras pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons hawayei (see Cooks' Note), or 1 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 eggs
6 (6-inch) store-bought pita breads or 3 Sofra Pita Breads, split in half widthwise
1/2 cup Zhoug

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • To make the spicy tomato sauce, in a large saucepan over low heat, combine the olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, Maras pepper, and hawayej. Simmer until the tomatoes are soft and melted, about 15 minutes. It is important to cook the sauce slowly so the tomatoes are soft enough to puree but don't reduce too much. Set the sauce aside to cool slightly.
  • Using an immersion blender and starting at low speed, puree the sauce, gradually increasing the speed as the mixture becomes smoother and resembles a silky tomato soup. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate up for up to 1 week or use immediately.
  • When you are ready to make the shakshuka, gently reheat the sauce and pour it into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish or six soufflé ramekins or small cazuelas (4 to 5 inches in diameter and at least 1-inch high).
  • To make in a 9x13-inch dish, first crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin to ensure that the yolks stay intact. Using the back of a spoon, make a divot for each egg and slide it into the sauce, one at a time, so that it doesn't float on top; leave a little space between each egg.
  • To make in individual baking dishes, set the ramekins onto a baking sheet. Ladle about 1/2 cup sauce into each dish and, using the back of a spoon, make a divot for the egg. To ensure that the yolks stay intact, first crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin, then slide it into the sauce.
  • Lightly season the eggs with salt and transfer to the oven. Bake until the egg whites are just barely set and the yolks are very loose, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the shakshuka from the oven. Scoop one egg on top of each pita bread and carefully spoon a generous amount of tomato sauce from the pan over the top of the egg. Place 1 teaspoon of zhoug on top of each serving and pass around additional zhoug at the table. If serving the shakshuka individually, top each shakshuka with 2 teaspoons of zhoug and serve them with a spoon and the bread on the side so that you can use the bread or spoon to scoop up the sauce. Serve immediately with additional zhoug.

SPICY MOROCCAN EGGS



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This quick, spicy brunch dish is packed with healthy courgettes, chickpeas, tomatos and spinach. Flavour your sauce with rose harissa

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tsp rapeseed oil
1 large onion , halved and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves , sliced
1 tbsp rose harissa
1 tsp ground coriander
150ml vegetable stock
400g can chickpea
2 x 400g cans cherry tomatoes
2 courgettes , finely diced
200g bag baby spinach
4 tbsp chopped coriander
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan, and fry the onion and garlic for about 8 mins, stirring every now and then, until starting to turn golden. Add the harissa and ground coriander, stir well, then pour in the stock and chickpeas with their liquid. Cover and simmer for 5 mins, then mash about one-third of the chickpeas to thicken the stock a little.
  • Tip the tomatoes and courgettes into the pan, and cook gently for 10 mins until the courgettes are tender. Fold in the spinach so that it wilts into the pan.
  • Stir in the chopped coriander, then make 4 hollows in the mixture and break in the eggs. Cover and cook for 2 mins, then take off the heat and allow to settle for 2 mins before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

MOROCCAN-INSPIRED EGGS



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Eggs are a great, healthy protein, which is essential for keeping your sugar levels in check. In America we often think of eggs as a breakfast food but this meal is great for lunch or dinner! Serve with warm whole grain bread for dipping.

Provided by Healthination

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 stalks scallions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon honey
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a small cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and saute until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cumin.
  • Add tomatoes, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Taste and add honey if tomatoes aren't sweet enough. Bring to a simmer and cook until the mixture thickens a bit, about 15 minutes.
  • Crack 1 egg into each quarter of the skillet. Spread the whites with a fork so that they cover the surface evenly. Simmer until the eggs are still soft inside but not runny, about 5 minutes, or to your liking. Serve garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 372 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 463.5 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Tips:

  • Select the freshest eggs possible. Fresh eggs will have a brighter orange yolk and a thicker white, resulting in a more flavorful and visually appealing dish.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, color, and texture to the dish. Some good options include tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach.
  • Season the vegetables well. Salt, pepper, and cumin are all good choices. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil will add a rich flavor to the dish and help to keep the vegetables from sticking to the pan.
  • Don't overcook the eggs. The eggs should be cooked until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny. This will ensure that the eggs are tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Moroccan baked eggs is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its vibrant flavors and colors, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Moroccan baked eggs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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