Best 8 Moroccan Slow Cooker Butternut Squash And Carrot Stew Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary journey to the heart of Morocco, where flavors dance and spices harmonize. Our slow-cooker butternut squash and carrot stew is a symphony of autumn's bounty, a comforting and nourishing dish that will warm your soul on a chilly evening. This delectable stew showcases the natural sweetness of butternut squash and carrots, perfectly balanced by a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika.

In addition to this hearty main course, our article presents a delightful collection of Moroccan-inspired recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the bustling souks of Marrakech. From fluffy couscous to refreshing salads and tempting desserts, we have something for every palate and occasion.

Start your culinary adventure with our classic Moroccan chicken tagine, a one-pot wonder that combines tender chicken, succulent vegetables, and a fragrant broth infused with ras el hanout, a captivating blend of Moroccan spices. For a vegetarian delight, try our flavorful Moroccan lentil soup, a hearty and wholesome dish packed with protein and goodness.

No Moroccan feast is complete without fluffy couscous, and our recipe will guide you in creating light and airy couscous grains that perfectly complement your stew or tagine. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, indulge in our decadent Moroccan almond cookies, a delightful treat that combines the crunch of almonds with the sweetness of honey and orange blossom water.

Embark on this culinary journey through Morocco, and let your taste buds experience the magic of this vibrant and flavorful cuisine. Our slow-cooker butternut squash and carrot stew is just the beginning of an exciting exploration into the heart of Moroccan cooking.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MOROCCAN SLOW COOKER STEW



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Though delicious on its own, our cumin-scented stew can please heartier appetites when served over whole wheat couscous and sprinkled with minced cilantro.

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 spray(s) Cooking spray (5 one-second sprays per serving)
1 small Uncooked onion(s) chopped
1 clove(s), medium Garlic clove(s) minced
3 pound(s) Uncooked butternut squash peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup(s) Uncooked carrot(s) baby
1 cup(s) Canned crushed tomatoes
0.5 cup(s) Vegetable broth
0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp(s) Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp(s) Red pepper flakes
15 oz Canned undrained chickpeas drained and rinsed
0.5 tsp Table salt

Steps:

  • Coat a small pot with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Place squash in a 3-quart or larger slow cooker (crockpot). Add onion and garlic, carrots, tomatoes, broth, cinnamon, cumin and red pepper flakes. Cover and turn on to low heat; simmer for 6 hours.
  • Add chickpeas and salt. Stir, cover and heat for 5 minutes. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 kcal

SLOW-COOKER MOROCCAN BEEF STEW WITH COUSCOUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 carrots, thinly sliced on an angle
1/2 large celery root, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup pitted prunes, chopped
1 1/4 pounds beef stew meat
1 tablespoon ras el hanout (Moroccan seasoning)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup couscous
2 teaspoons harissa paste, plus more for serving
Fresh cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Stir the carrots, celery root and 1/2 cup prunes in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Toss the beef with the ras el hanout, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Arrange on top of the vegetables. Whisk the chicken broth and tomato paste in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup and pour over the meat and vegetables. Cover and cook on low until the meat is tender, 7 to 8 hours.
  • About 15 minutes before serving, cook the couscous as the label directs.
  • Skim the fat off the top of the stew with a ladle and discard. Stir in the harissa and season with salt and pepper. Divide the couscous and stew among bowls. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup prunes and cilantro; serve with more harissa.

MOROCCAN VEGETARIAN STEW



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This fragrant, spicy chickpea stew can be served over couscous or with warm pita bread. Try topping this Moroccan dish with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream to cool it down. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
4 medium carrots, sliced
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 cups water
2 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Add seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in squash, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until squash and potatoes are almost tender, 15-20 minutes. , Add zucchini and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 5-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER MOROCCAN TURKEY STEW



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 (with leftovers for Moroccan Burritos)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon ground allspice
Kosher salt
4 skinless, bone-in turkey thighs (about 4 pounds)
1/2 medium butternut squash, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 15 .5-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 28 -ounce can whole peeled tomatoes with juices, broken up
1 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup golden raisins
8 medium carrots, cut into 11/2-inch pieces
3 medium red onions, halved and cut into wedges
2 whole dried red chiles
1/2 lemon
2 cups fresh cilantro, including leaves and some stems
1 cup fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the allspice and 3 teaspoons salt in a small bowl. Season the turkey thighs with half the salt mixture in a 5-quart slow cooker.
  • Toss the squash, chickpeas, tomatoes, apricots, raisins, carrots, onions and chiles with the remaining spiced salt. Pour the vegetables over the turkey (the cooker will be full; arrange the mixture so the lid fits). Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
  • Spoon the vegetables and broth into bowls. Remove and discard the turkey bones and place the meat on top of the vegetables.
  • Juice the lemon; pulse with the cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Add the oil and process until smooth. Serve the stew in bowls; drizzle with the cilantro sauce.

SLOW COOKER MOROCCAN LAMB STEW



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Warm up with our easy slow cooker lamb stew, with aromatic spices and bags of flavour. This simple, crowd-pleasing dish takes just 10 minutes to prep

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 9h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tbsp olive oil or rapeseed oil
1kg diced lamb shoulder
2 onions, halved and sliced
5 garlic cloves, crushed
thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and grated or finely chopped
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch saffron (or turmeric, to add colour)
½ large or 1 small preserved lemon, skin only, finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato purée
600ml hot beef stock or lamb stock
1 tbsp honey
1 lemon, zested, plus a squeeze of juice
80g pitted Kalamata olives
handful chopped mint, coriander or parsley (or a combination)
couscous or rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Set the slow cooker to low. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and brown the lamb in batches, transferring to the slow cooker as you go. Add the remaining oil and the onions to the pan and cook for 8-10 mins until softened. Tip in the garlic and ginger and stir for 1-2 mins, then add the spices, preserved lemon and tomato purée. Warm through, then tip into the slow cooker. Swirl some water around the pan, then pour into the slow cooker along with the stock. Season, cover and cook for 6-8 hrs.
  • Once the meat is really tender, turn the heat up to high. Add the honey, lemon and olives and cook for 20-30 mins. Top with the herbs and serve with couscous or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA, SQUASH & CAVOLO NERO STEW



Moroccan chickpea, squash & cavolo nero stew image

This healthy veggie stew has real depth of flavour. A North African-style dish that contains three of your five-a-day and is great for feeding the family

Provided by Romilly Newman

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tomatoes, halved
5 tbsp olive oil
250g butternut squash, peeled and chopped into large chunks
1 tbsp thyme leaves
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 onion, sliced
2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp turmeric
1 tbsp harissa
1l vegetable stock
100g feta, crumbled
1 lemon, zested, then cut into wedges
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground coriander
200g cavolo nero, shredded
handful fresh coriander leaves, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment, drizzle over 2 tbsp olive oil, season and roast in the oven for 20 mins or until soft. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, pour 2 tbsp oil into a large saucepan and add the squash, thyme, garlic and onion. Season generously and cook on a low heat for 15 mins or until the vegetables begin to soften (but not brown).
  • Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, bay, ground spices and harissa. Season to taste and pour in the stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30-35 mins until the liquid has reduced.
  • Put the feta in a small bowl and add the remaining olive oil and the lemon zest. Mix well and set aside.
  • Toast the fennel seeds in a frying pan for 1 min, then lightly crush with a pestle and mortar, or in a bowl with the back of a rolling pin.
  • Add the ground coriander and cavolo nero to the stew and cook for 2 mins. Put the stew in a bowl and top with a scoop of feta, a sprinkling of coriander leaves and fennel seeds, and some seasoning. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TAGINE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Inspired by Moroccan tagines, which often pair sweet dried fruit with savory elements, this dish has deep layers of contrasting flavors: warmth and sweetness against acidity and spice. Taking the time to brown chicken skin, sauté onion and toast spices is definitely worth the 20-minute investment here, lending this stew a rich flavor. But if you're really pressed for time, you can skip it. Instead, layer the squash, dates, onion and chicken in the slow cooker, and season everything generously with salt and pepper. Whisk together the oil, ginger, garlic, spices and lemon juice, and pour it on top before cooking. Then finish the dish the same way the recipe directs: Season to taste with lemon and salt and finish with the parsley and scallions.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, tagine, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 medium-small (2 to 2 1/2 pound) butternut squash, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 3-inch-by-1-inch wedges
8 pitted dates, such as Medjool, halved
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 (1-inch) cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 1/2 to 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 8 thighs)
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced ginger (from about a 4-inch piece peeled ginger)
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon), plus more to taste
Leaves of 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
4 scallions, thinly sliced
Cooked couscous or pita for serving (optional)
Plain yogurt, for topping (optional)
Toasted almonds, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the squash and dates into a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Season generously with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon stick, sweet paprika, turmeric, cumin, hot smoked paprika, ground ginger, cloves and cayenne and set aside.
  • Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the chicken dry and season it generously with salt. Working in two batches, put the chicken in the skillet skin side down and cook without moving it until the skin is deeply golden, crisp, and releases fairly easily from the bottom of the pan, about 5 to 8 minutes per batch. (You need to brown only the skin side.) Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker, nestling the thighs skin side up and in one crowded layer on top of the squash.
  • Decrease the stovetop heat to medium. If there is a lot of rendered fat in the pan, pour off all but a thin layer to cover the entire bottom of the skillet. Add the onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring to scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the reserved spices and stir well for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is a uniform brick red. Add the lemon juice, stir well to incorporate the browned bits, then scrape the mixture over the top of the chicken, making sure to include any spice-stained oil that remains.
  • Cook on low until the squash and chicken are very tender and the flavors are mellow, at least 4 hours and up to 6 hours. If it's more convenient, you can let the slow cooker switch to warm after 6 hours. The dish will hold on warm for another 2 hours before the chicken starts to dry out. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Add lemon juice and salt to taste and fold in the chopped parsley and scallions. Serve with couscous or pita, topped with yogurt and toasted almonds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 644, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 876 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MOROCCAN SLOW COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARROT STEW



MOROCCAN SLOW COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARROT STEW image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Healthy

Yield 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

Moroccan Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Carrot Stew
Weight Watchers | 4 points
1 spray(s) cooking spray
1 small onion(s), chopped
1 medium garlic clove(s) minced
1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes*
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 tsp table salt

Steps:

  • Coat a small skillet with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes. Place squash in a 3-quart or larger slow cooker (crockpot). Add sauteed onion and garlic, carrots, tomatoes, broth, cinnamon, cumin and red pepper flakes. Cover and turn on to low heat; simmer for 6 hours. Add chickpeas and salt. Stir, cover and heat for an additional 5 minutes. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of vegetable broth and coconut milk instead of just water.
  • Add a teaspoon of ground cumin or curry powder to the stew for a warm, earthy flavor.
  • If you like your stew spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped chili pepper.
  • Serve the stew over rice, quinoa, or couscous for a complete meal.
  • Garnish the stew with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This Moroccan slow-cooker butternut squash and carrot stew is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of butternut squash, carrots, and chickpeas is packed with flavor and nutrients, and the slow-cooker method makes it a breeze to prepare. Serve this stew over rice, quinoa, or couscous for a complete and satisfying meal.

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