Best 5 Moroccan Inspired Eggs Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with our tantalizing selection of Moroccan-inspired egg recipes. From the vibrant streets of Marrakech to the serene landscapes of the Atlas Mountains, Moroccan cuisine captivates taste buds with its aromatic spices, colorful ingredients, and unique cooking techniques. Our egg-centric dishes showcase the diversity of Moroccan flavors, offering a delightful fusion of tradition and innovation. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking new culinary adventures, these recipes will transport you to the heart of Morocco, one bite at a time. Discover the delectable Shakshuka, a hearty breakfast or brunch dish featuring eggs poached in a flavorful tomato sauce, enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Indulge in the savory goodness of Menemen, a Turkish-inspired scrambled egg dish infused with tangy tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and crumbled feta cheese. For a taste of Moroccan street food, try the irresistible ביצים בחלה, a popular sandwich bursting with flavorful hard-boiled eggs, zesty pickles, and fresh herbs, all nestled in a soft and fluffy bun. And for a sweet treat, whip up some scrumptious Moroccan Orange Pancakes, infused with orange zest and drizzled with sweet honey syrup. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and experience the vibrant flavors of Morocco through these egg-cellent recipes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SHAKSHUKA RECIPE



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Easy shakshuka made with eggs that are gently poached in a simmering mixture of tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic. A few warm spices and some fresh herbs complete this satisfying one-skillet dish!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Breakfast     Lunch

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
2 green peppers (chopped)
2 garlic cloves, (chopped)
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper
6 medium tomatoes, (chopped (about 6 cups chopped tomatoes))
1/2 cup tomato sauce
6 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large cast iron skillet. Add the onions, green peppers, garlic, spices, pinch salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce. Cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Uncover and cook a bit longer to allow the mixture to reduce and thicken. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
  • Using a wooden spoon, make 6 indentations, or "wells," in the tomato mixture (make sure the indentations are spaced out). Gently crack an egg into each indention.
  • Reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and cook on low until the egg whites are set.
  • Uncover and add the fresh parsley and mint. You can add more black pepper or crushed red pepper, if you like. Serve with warm pita, challah, or crusty bread of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 kcal, Sugar 5.9 g, Sodium 170 mg, Fat 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, Cholesterol 163.7 mg, UnsaturatedFat 1.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOROCCAN EGGS WITH FLATBREAD AND GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 to 6 pieces flatbread, such as pita, naan or lavash
3 to 4 tablespoons canola oil
12 ounces merguez sausage, casings removed
1 medium Spanish onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, coarsely crushed
1 to 2 tablespoons harissa, depending on how spicy you want it
1 tablespoon ras el hanout (Moroccan spice blend)
1 teaspoon Spanish sweet smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Honey, as needed, optional
8 large eggs
4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Wrap the flatbread in foil and place in the oven to warm while you are making the eggs.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large, high-sided saute pan over high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add the onions and cook until softened and lightly golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, harissa, ras el hanout, paprika and 1 cup of water to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and honey, if needed.
  • Carefully crack the eggs over the mixture, sprinkle with the goat cheese, cilantro and parsley and cover with a lid for a few minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Serve the eggs and sauce in the pan with the warm flatbread on the side.

MOROCCAN-STYLE POTATO AND EGG SANDWICHES



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Categories     Egg     Onion     Pepper     Potato     Quick & Easy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large eggs
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1/2 lb Italian frying peppers, cut into 2- by 1/4-inch strips
1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 lb boiling potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 Portuguese, challah, or kaiser rolls (about 4 inches in diameter)
Accompaniments: extra-virgin olive oil; harissa (spicy North African condiment) or cayenne (optional)
Special Equipment
an electric coffee/spice grinder

Steps:

  • Cover eggs with cold water by 1 1/2 inches in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan and bring to a rolling boil, partially covered. Reduce heat to low and cook eggs, covered, 30 seconds. Remove from heat and let eggs stand in hot water, covered, 15 minutes. Rinse eggs under cold water 5 minutes to stop cooking. Peel eggs and quarter lengthwise.
  • Meanwhile, toast cumin seeds in a dry 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant and a few shades darker, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool, then grind to a powder in grinder. Transfer to a small serving bowl.
  • Cook peppers, onion, potatoes, salt, and pepper in oil in same skillet over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are browned and very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut off an end of each roll and pull out some of bread from center to form a wide deep pocket in each roll. Put 2 egg quarters in bottom of each pocket and fill with vegetable mixture. Top filling in each sandwich with 2 of remaining egg quarters and sprinkle with some of cumin.
  • Serve sandwiches with remaining cumin and oil and harissa for seasoning.

DEVILED EGGS MOROCCAN-STYLE



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Recipe discovered on delish.com. I fiddled with a few of the ingredients and the recipe was reduced by more than half.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Moroccan

Time 10m

Yield 4-5 hardboiled eggs

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -5 hardboiled large eggs, peeled
2 -3 tablespoons mayonnaise (or combination of both) or 2 -3 tablespoons plain yogurt (or combination of both)
1 teaspoon harissa, to taste (homemade is best!)
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon spanish smoked paprika (I used a combination of 1/8 t. smoked paprika and 1/8 t. chipotle powder)
salt, to taste (omit or use less salt if using the preserved lemon)
1/2 teaspoon preserved lemon (if you don't have preserved lemon add 1/2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice)
1/2 tablespoon roasted almonds, finely chopped (pine nuts will work, too.)
fresh cilantro, parsley, chives (your choice) or mint (your choice)
caraway seed (optional)

Steps:

  • Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and spoon yolks into a mixing bowl.
  • Add mayonnaise, harissa, olive oil, paprika, and salt. Mash with a fork until smooth.
  • Spoon mixture into egg-white cavity/halves.
  • Sprinkle with almonds and garnish with fresh herb(s) of choice. I added a *very light sprinkle* of caraway seeds to the top of each egg for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.9, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 187.9, Sodium 123.4, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.6

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

Tips:

  • To achieve a perfect poached egg, ensure your water is gently simmering and not boiling. A rolling boil can cause the egg to break apart.
  • Use a slotted spoon to gently place the eggs into the simmering water. This will help prevent the eggs from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Set a timer for 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk or 5-6 minutes for a firmer yolk. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of your eggs.
  • Immediately transfer the poached eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Garnish your dish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for an extra pop of flavor.

Conclusion:

These Moroccan-inspired egg recipes offer a delicious and versatile way to enjoy eggs for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With their bold flavors and vibrant colors, these dishes are sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you prefer poached eggs, omelets, or frittatas, there's a recipe in this collection that's perfect for you. So experiment, have fun, and enjoy the unique flavors of Moroccan cuisine!

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