Best 2 Moroccan Tagine With Couscous Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with an exotic culinary journey to Morocco with our delectable Moroccan Tagine with Couscous recipe. Experience the harmonious blend of aromatic spices, succulent chicken, tender vegetables, and fluffy couscous, all simmering together in a traditional tagine pot. This dish is a symphony of flavors, colors, and textures, promising a delightful feast for your senses.

Our recipe collection offers a variety of tagine recipes, each with its unique twist on this classic Moroccan dish. From the classic Chicken Tagine with preserved lemons and olives, to the hearty Beef Tagine with prunes and almonds, and the vegetarian delight of Vegetable Tagine with chickpeas and sweet potatoes, there's a tagine recipe for every palate.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with detailed instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create these mouthwatering dishes with ease. Discover the secrets of Moroccan cuisine, from the perfect blend of spices to the art of slow-cooking in a tagine pot.

Embark on a culinary adventure with our Moroccan Tagine with Couscous recipe and explore the vibrant flavors of Morocco. Let your kitchen be filled with the enticing aromas of cumin, ginger, and saffron, as you create a dish that will transport you to the heart of Marrakech.

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SHORTCUT MOROCCAN VEGETABLE TAGINE WITH COUSCOUS

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This quick take on a veggie-packed tagine has the rich flavor of long-simmered ingredients but is fast enough to make on a weeknight, thanks to frozen diced squash and canned beans.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, cut from root to tip into 1/4-inch-thick slices
One 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1/3 cup golden raisins or chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon harissa or 2 teaspoons Sriracha, plus more for serving
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 whole peeled canned tomatoes
One 10-ounce package frozen diced butternut squash
1/3 cup pitted green olives, smashed with the side of a knife
1 cup couscous
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 7 minutes. Add the chickpeas, raisins, harissa, cinnamon, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until the spices are toasted, about 30 seconds.
Working over the skillet, rip the tomatoes into large chunks with your hands and add to the skillet; add 2 cups water. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the tomatoes and chickpeas have softened, about 12 minutes. Stir in the squash and olives, cover and cook until the squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir gently, so as not to break apart the squash too much, and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
While the tagine simmers, prepare the couscous according to the package directions.
Remove the tagine from the heat, and stir in the cilantro. Taste and season with more salt, pepper and harissa, if desired. Divide the couscous among four plates, and spoon the tagine over it. Serve with additional harissa on the side.

MOROCCAN TAGINE WITH COUSCOUS

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If you like a little 'spice' in your life than you are going to enjoy this one! You can also substitute the couscous with brown or white rice--either way it makes an awesome meal!

Provided by Stellina

Categories Lemon

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger (I prefer using fresh)
2 teaspoons ground paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 kg vegetables, peeled and cut into large chunks (carrot, eggplant, orange sweet potato, parsnip, potato, pumpkin)
1/2 preserved lemon, rinsed, pith and flesh removed, thinly sliced
1 (400 g) can of peeled tomatoes
1 cup vegetable stock
100 g dried pear halves, halved
60 g pitted prunes
2 zucchini, cut into large chunks
300 g instant couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (a.k.a Italian parsley)
1/3 cup almonds

Steps:

Preheat the oven to moderate 350°F.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan or ovenproof dish, add the onion and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until soft.
Add the spices and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the vegetables and cook, stirring, until coated with the spices and the outside begins to soften.
Add the lemon, tomatoes, stock, pears and prunes.
Cover, transfer to the oven and cook for 30 minutes.
Add the zucchini and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Cover the couscous with the olive oil and 2 cups (500mL) boiling water and leave until all the water has been absorbed.
Flake with a fork.
Remove the cinnamon stick from the vegetables, then stir in the parsley.
Serve on a large platter with the couscous formed into a ring and the vegetable tagine in the centre, sprinkled with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1223, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 82.3, Carbohydrate 265.1, Fiber 29.4, Sugar 172.6, Protein 20.4

Tips:

Use a heavy-bottomed tagine or Dutch oven for even cooking.
Brown the meat in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure it gets a good sear.
Add the vegetables and spices and cook until the vegetables are softened.
Add the stock or water and bring to a simmer.
Cover the tagine or Dutch oven and cook for the recommended time, or until the meat is tender.
Serve the tagine with couscous, rice, or bread.
Garnish with fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, or mint.

Conclusion:

Moroccan tagine with couscous is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and exotic flavors, Moroccan tagine with couscous is sure to impress your friends and family.