14 Moroccan recipes
Create an aromatic Moroccan-inspired feast at home with some of our favourite recipes, from chermoula fish tagine to spiced cauli salad and Moroccan meatballs
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We love the aromatic and colourful spices that Moroccan food is known for, and use them in our Moroccan-inspired meals. Create your own mezze feast including couscous, harissa chicken wings and more. Or make a tagine for the whole family to enjoy at the weekend.
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Easy Moroccan recipes
Pepper, date and harissa tagine
This simple but flavour-packed tagine makes a feature of meltingly soft peppers, but you could add any summery veg to the base sauce – chunks of squash or courgette would be good.
![11 easy healthy slow cooker recipes Pepper, date and harissa tagine in a serving bowl](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2020/06/OliveSlow_Tagine_preview-243b779.jpg?quality=90&crop=2px,600px,1061px,707px&resize=700,466)
Whole braised chicken with lemon and olives
This whole braised chicken by Sofian Msetfi is juicy, tender and infused with subtle flavour – pair with Moroccan-style flatbreads for a full feast.
Moroccan-style meatballs with herb couscous
Make these little lamb meatballs, cook in a rich tomato sauce spiced with cumin and cinnamon, and serve with herby couscous for an easy family dinner.
![Moroccan Meatballs Recipe With Herb Couscous Moroccan Meatballs Recipe With Herb Couscous](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2014/12/1927.jpg?quality=90&resize=600,400)
Moroccan-style cauliflower salad
What a way to make cauliflower shine! Roast your florets with North African spice blend ras el hanout, dried cranberries, dates, nuts and pomegranate seeds, then drizzle the whole lot with a tahini and mint dressing.
![Moroccan Cauliflower Salad Recipe Moroccan Cauliflower Salad](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2020/01/MoroccanCauliflowerSalad-copy-2-bba9e63-scaled.jpg?quality=90&resize=700,466)
Zaalouk with crispy halloumi
Zaalouk is served at room temperature as a side dish in Morocco. It’s perfect for dunking, so get plenty of warm soft pitta lined up. Although it’s not traditionally Moroccan, the halloumi works perfectly with the richness of the aubergines.
![Zaalouk with crispy halloumi. Photograph by Martin Poole. Zaalouk with crispy halloumi](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2017/11/Zaalouk-with-crispy-halloumi-527ab3c-e1649330636357.jpg?quality=90&resize=700,466)
Chermoula tomato and fish tagine
An easy and quick tagine made for sharing, with giant couscous and harissa for extra texture and heat.
![Chermoula Fish Tagine Recipe Chermoula Fish Tagine Recipe](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2014/12/2790.jpg?quality=90&resize=600,400)
Moroccan-inspired tuna kebabs with herb and lemon grains
Midweek menu falling flat? Lift your appetite with these Moroccan-spiced tuna kebabs ready in 15 minutes, served with nourishing grains and punchy harissa yogurt.
![Tuna Kebab Recipe with Mixed Grains Tuna Kebab Recipe with Mixed Grains](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2019/02/OLI-0219-Everyday_MoroccanTunaKebabsWithHerbLemonGrains_31144-6f11438.jpg?quality=90&crop=11px,2686px,5462px,3638px&resize=700,466)
Ensalada de tomates con almendras
This Moroccan-style tomato and almond salad is super simple to make but looks really impressive and tastes delicious. It works as a starter or light lunch, or enjoy it as a side during the summer.
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Moroccan-style wings with herb couscous
Spice up your weekday dinners with this delicious recipe for Moroccan-inspired chicken wings with herb couscous. Packed with mint, fragrant coriander, sweet maple and fiery harissa, this dish is brimming with flavour.
![Moroccan wings with herb couscous Moroccan wings with herb couscous](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2015/07/12449.jpg?quality=90&resize=700,466)
Moroccan-inspired prawn rice bowl
This low-calorie stir-fry recipe delivers big, North African flavours in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for a mid-week meal.
![40 Dairy-Free Recipes Moroccan Prawns with Rice and Chickpeas in a Frying Pan](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2015/09/Moroccan-Prawn-Rice-Bowl-46188d6.jpg?quality=90&resize=700,466)
Chermoula chicken mezze platter
Make your own marinade using cumin, paprika, coriander and chilli to coat these chicken skewers. Serve with a hummus dip, crunchy cabbage salad and pittas for a punchy dinner idea.
![Chermoula Chicken Mezze Platter Chermoula Chicken Mezze Platter](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2017/08/Chermoula-Chicken-Mezze-Platter.jpg?quality=90&resize=700,466)
Guinea fowl tagine
Guinea fowl is marinated in a spice paste and cooked with dates before being served in a bowl of comforting buttery couscous. This recipe feeds up to six people, so is a great alternative to a traditional Sunday roast.
![Guinea Fowl Tagine Recipe Guinea Fowl Tagine Recipe](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2016/12/guineafinal-1.jpg?quality=90&resize=700,466)
Moroccan-inspired veggie soup
Preserved lemons and a blend of spices give this colourful soup a Moroccan-style edge when it comes to flavour. It's packed with nutritious veggies and pulses too.
![Moroccan Vegetable Soup Recipe Moroccan Vegetable Soup Recipe](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2018/10/OLI1118-Healthy_MoroccanSoup_28830-ead40fd.jpg?quality=90&resize=700,466)
Moroccan-style stuffed peppers
Peppers are incredible. Their sweet flavour and soft texture when roasted pairs beautifully with chickpeas and rose harissa in this classic recipe.
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