Embark on a culinary journey to North Africa with our tantalizing Moroccan-spiced roasted vegetables. This vibrant dish captures the essence of Moroccan cuisine, blending aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika with the natural sweetness of fresh vegetables. From hearty root vegetables like carrots and parsnips to tender zucchini and bell peppers, each ingredient is carefully selected to create a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Drizzled with a zesty lemon-tahini sauce, these roasted veggies transform into a delectable side dish that complements grilled meats or can be enjoyed as a satisfying vegetarian entrée. Indulge in the vibrant colors, exotic aromas, and delightful flavors of this Moroccan-inspired culinary masterpiece.
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ROASTED MOROCCAN-STYLE VEGETABLES
This low-calorie, high-fiber side dish is colorful and comforting. The sweetness of the apricots and sweet potato and the tang of the lemon juice are nicely balanced with the warm spice.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray two rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
- Whisk together 3 tablespoons of the oil, lemon juice, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, coriander, cinnamon, cumin and ginger in a large bowl. Add the onions, eggplant, sweet potatoes and tomatoes and toss well to fully coat the vegetables. Divide among the prepared baking sheets and arrange in a single layer. Roast until the sweet potatoes and eggplant are lightly browned and fully softened, 50 to 55 minutes, rotating trays and switching from top to bottom halfway through.
- Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl. Toss with the apricots, cilantro and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Season to taste with salt.
MOROCCAN-SPICED ROASTED VEGETABLES
Make and share this Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Vegetables recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Samantha in Ut
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat 375°. Mix shallots with 1 tablespoon oil and roast in a shallow baking pan in lower third of oven 25 minutes.
- Mix together squash, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, salt, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Add roasted shallots and divide between 2 large shallow baking pans.
- Dot vegetables in each pan with half of butter and roast in upper and lower thirds of oven, stirring occasionally and switching position of pans halfway through roasting, until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes total.
MOROCCAN ROASTED VEGETABLES
Delicious spicy roasted veggies! The many spices are very visible in this dish. The chickpeas are a nice addition, and harden a bit after being roasted which is a nice addition to the overall texture of this dish.
Provided by LUv 2 BaKE
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine all vegetables and garlic in a large bowl; combine spices and oil in a small bowl; mix together and spread dressed vegetables on 11x17" tray (I use a cookie sheet).
- Bake at 400F for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, stir well and bake for another 20 minutes.
- Serve warm Per 15 oz serving = 296cal, 8g pro, 9.5g fat, 49g carb, 10g fibre.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.9, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 352, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 14, Sugar 10.2, Protein 9.6
MOROCCAN-SPICED ROASTED CARROTS
Roasted carrots with Moroccan spice blend. Fast and easy, and pairs well with any meat!
Provided by kelljob
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Toss carrots in a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Transfer to a large roasting pan and arrange in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven, turning often, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 105.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
MOROCCAN SPICED ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
This is a simple recipe for preparing cauliflower florets that are seasoned with warm Moroccan spices and then oven roasted until tender and flavorful. It makes a great side dish to serve with any chicken, fish or hearty meat main dish. It's a one-pan dish, so clean-up is a breeze. For the skillet, be sure to use a heavy-duty...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Vegetables
Time 58m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2. Heat oil in an heavy oven-safe skillet (such as cast-iron) over medium heat. Add garlic and onion to skillet, and sauté for about 3 minutes or until fragrant.
- 3. Stir cauliflower florets into the garlic/onion mixture. Add tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and mix until cauliflower is well coated.
- 4. Transfer skillet to preheated oven, and roast for 45 minutes until tender and cauliflower is beginning to turn a light golden brown.
- 5. While cauliflower is roasting, mix chopped cilantro and chopped mint together; set aside.
- 6. Remove skillet from oven. Garnish roasted cauliflower with the cilantro/mint mixture, and serve immediately.
MOROCCAN-SPICED ROASTED CARROTS
Tender, caramelized roasted carrots tossed in Moroccan-inspired spices like cinnamon, ginger, paprika, and cumin. Just 30 minutes, 1 pan, and 8 ingredients required!
Provided by Minimalist Baker
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add carrots to the baking sheet and drizzle with oil, salt, paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne (optional), and toss well to combine.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly browned. Serve hot as is, or with tahini, Za'atar, or our Zesty Dill Yogurt Sauce. These would also make a delicious addition to our Ultimate Mediterranean Bowl.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Not freezer friendly. Reheat in a 350 F (176 C) oven, in the microwave, or on the stovetop over medium heat until hot.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 servings, Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, Fat 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 371 mg, Fiber 3.4 g, Sugar 5.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 5.94 g
MOROCCAN ROASTED VEG WITH TAHINI DRESSING
Oven bake courgettes, peppers and aubergines, add a kick of harissa and serve with couscous salad and cool yoghurt sauce
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the vegetables out on a baking tray. Drizzle over the oil and harissa, season and toss well. Roast for 30 mins or until cooked and beginning to caramelise.
- Mix together the tahini, lemon juice, yogurt and 1-2 tbsp water to make a dressing. Stir in half the mint.
- Sprinkle the veg with the remaining mint and serve with the dressing, couscous and warm pitta bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
MOROCCAN-SPICED VEGETABLES
Categories Tomato Vegetable Side Quick & Easy Gourmet Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut enough onion into 1/4-inch dice to measure 1 cup and thinly slice garlic. Trim fennel stalks flush with bulb, discarding stalks. Halve bulb and core. Cut enough fennel bulb into 1/4-inch dice to measure 1 1/4 cups. Cut enough zucchini into 1/4-inch dice to measure 1 1/2 cups. Cut enough carrot into 1/4-inch dice to measure 2/3 cup.
- Peel tomato (see below), reserving boiling water and ice water, and seed. Cut enough tomato into 1/4-inch dice to measure 3/4 cup. Add carrot to boiling water and cook 1 minute. Drain carrot in a colander. Transfer carrot to ice water to stop cooking and drain.
- In a large heavy skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add fennel, zucchini, and carrot and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add spices and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in tomato and pepper and salt to taste and cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until fennel and carrot are just tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Keep vegetables warm, partially covered. Vegetables may be prepared 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat vegetables with 1 to 2 tablespoons water.
- To peel tomatoes:
- Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. Cut an X in blossom end of each tomato. In a saucepan of boiling water blanch tomatoes 10 seconds. Transfer tomatoes with a slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Peel tomatoes.
MORROCAN-SPICED ROASTED VEGETABLES
Categories Vegetable Side Roast Vegetarian Dinner Winter Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss shallots with 1 tablespoon oil and roast in a shallow baking pan in lower third of oven 25 minutes. Toss together squash, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, salt, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Add roasted shallots and divide between 2 large shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pans. Dot vegetables in each pan with half of butter and roast in upper and lower thirds of oven, stirring occasionally and switching position of pans halfway through roasting, until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes total.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables for a more colorful and flavorful dish.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform sizes so that they cook evenly.
- Toss the vegetables with the spices and oil before roasting to evenly coat them.
- Roast the vegetables at a high temperature to caramelize them and give them a slightly crispy texture.
- Stir the vegetables halfway through roasting to ensure even cooking.
- Serve the roasted vegetables immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or as a side dish.
Conclusion:
Moroccan spiced roasted vegetables are a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The vegetables are roasted in a flavorful blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, and paprika, which gives them a slightly smoky and sweet flavor. The vegetables are also tossed with olive oil before roasting, which helps to keep them moist and tender. This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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