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.
MOROCCAN SLOW COOKER STEW
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
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 8h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
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
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 6h20m
Yield 4 (with leftovers for Moroccan Burritos)
Number Of Ingredients 17
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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