Did you buy a tagine and aren't sure what dishes to cook in it? These tagine recipes you've got it covered!
For the unversed, tagine is a popular North African stew that got its name from the conical clay (or ceramic) pot in which it is cooked.
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As you will see in this recipe roundup, there are several ingredients that can be used to make tagine.
They range from lamb and pork to seafood and vegetables.
But they all have one thing in common.
The main ingredients are seasoned with tons of spices and simmered in a rich tomato-based broth.
Also, in case you don't have a tagine, don't worry. You can cook most of these recipes in a Dutch oven or heavy skillet!
So, what are you waiting for? Add a Moroccan touch to your everyday meals with these tagine recipes!
These dishes may be new to you, but trust me, you are in for a treat.
This Moroccan chicken is braised with olives, garlic, onion, spices and lemon.
The mixture of spices and lemon gives the chicken a fragrant aroma and otherworldly flavor.
Traditionally, chicken tagine uses preserved lemons, which are a little hard to find here in the US.
That being said, we'll make do with fresh lemon juice and zest for this recipe.
This dish, like most of the recipes featured here, is worthy of a special occasion and easy to prepare.
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It is an ideal dish to serve at last minute dinners.
For me, the true mark of great cooking is the ability to make vegetables irresistible.
Morocco achieves just that and exceeds expectations.
Potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic are slowly simmered in a tomato-based broth flavored with lemon and tons of spices.
Chopped apricots are added to the mixture to add a subtle sweetness to the stew.
Together, the combination of tomatoes, spices, lemon and apricots create a lovely balance of sweet, spicy and salty flavors.
The lamb pieces are marinated for 8 hours in a Moroccan spice mix.
They are then cooked for 2 hours in a tomato-based broth flavored with garlic, ginger, lemon and honey.
Can you imagine the many different flavors in one dish?
You have the juiciness of the lamb and the intense flavors of the spices.
Then there is the acidity of the tomatoes and lemon and the sweetness of the honey.
And the great thing about this is that all the components go wonderfully together.
There are no fights or clashes, but a pure and delicious marriage of flavors.
Here is a simple beef tagine recipe that anyone could easily make. There are relatively fewer ingredients in this recipe.
Aside from saffron, these are all pretty common pantry staples.
Bite-sized chunks of beef are seared and slow-cooked with fire-roasted tomatoes, saffron, and spices.
Potatoes and carrots bolster the dish and make it a complete meal on its own.
Seafood lovers, I see you, and this tagine is especially for you.
It all starts with a spice paste made from garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander and lemon juice. It is used as a marinade to flavor fish, shrimp and squid.
Next, a sauce is made with sautéed onion and garlic, more spices, tomatoes, seafood broth and lemon.
Finally, the marinated seafood pieces are cooked in the sauce.
It results in a flavorful seafood tagine that's sure to elicit cries for a second helping.
Fish fillets and chickpeas swim in a tasty tomato sauce flavored with sautéed onions, peppers and spices.
Spices include the usual suspects of paprika, cumin, turmeric and coriander.
But there is one spice that makes this stew stand out: harissa.
It is a North African hot chili paste made from roasted red peppers,
Baklouti peppers, herbs, garlic, spices and olive oil.
With its spicy, smoky, and spicy flavors, it's no wonder this fish tagine is a certified hit.
This shrimp and vegetable tagine has a wonderful blend of spices and citrus. Not only does it taste phenomenal, but it also smells heavenly.
This dish is usually eaten with couscous or rice, but its delicious broth also makes a delicious pasta sauce.
Thanks to this recipe, those on a plant-based diet can also experience a sumptuous tagine meal.
This tagine is packed with crispy tofu squares and earthy mushrooms flavored with aromatic spices and cooked in a thick tomato broth.
A blend of roasted red peppers, vegetable broth, and tomatoes, the rich broth lends wonderful flavor to the tofu and mushrooms.
Serve it with crispy and tender toasted naan for a hearty, healthy and tasty vegetarian meal.
Pork chops are braised in sautéed onions, apples, spices and lemon in this tagine full of wild flavor.
The ingredient list is very short, but it calls for one ingredient you won't find in your local supermarket: ras el hanout.
Meaning “head of the shop,” it is a Moroccan spice blend made with the best spices a spice seller has to offer.
That said, there is no definitive list of spices that make up ras el hanout.
Typically, however, it includes cardamom, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and the list goes on.
So if you can't find ras el hanout, feel free to make your own mix!
This tagine features chickpeas and caramelized eggplant simmered in a delicious tomato broth.
It makes a fantastic main dish or vegetarian side dish.
As usual, the vegetables are infused with spices, which again include ras el hanout.
Vegetables are also combined with raisins or chopped dried apricots.
They add a subtle sweetness that complements well with the spices.
This next vegetarian tagine features roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, tomatoes, and olives cooked in a thick tomato sauce.
Seasoned with ras el hanout or harissa, typically mild cauliflower comes to life in this stew.
Serve this with couscous and top with yogurt and parsley for the perfect finishing touch.
Cauliflower once again stars in another vegetarian tagine. This time, hearty lentils and sweet carrots join the fun.
Nothing transforms bland vegetables better than Moroccan spices. This dish is beyond excellent, even without meat.
They are meatballs made in the Moroccan way, full of spices and with a spicy tomato sauce.
This dish can be prepared with ground lamb, beef or turkey. You can also use a mix of meats to change the flavors.
Aside from the flavors, Moroccan meatballs also differ in that the balls are much smaller in shape, almost the size of marbles.
Because of this, the dish comes together faster than American meatballs.
Lastly, the dish is often topped with poached eggs for added richness and color.
This vegetarian tagine showcases the wonderful flavors and textures of pumpkin and lentils.
Cooked in stewed tomatoes and Moroccan spices, the vegetables are bathed in a thick sauce that is bursting with fragrance and flavor.
Serve this tagine with couscous or rice, or enjoy it with your favorite bread instead of a fork.
Butternut squash and sweet potatoes combine to make a hearty and healthy tagine.
You'll love the beauty with which Moroccan spices complement the inherent sweetness of the root vegetables.
Apricots and chickpeas (aka chickpeas) also join the mix to add texture and flavor.
If you are a fan of sweet and savory dishes, this one definitely won't disappoint you.
The combination of duck and clementines makes this tagine too delicious.
Apart from the usual spices, honey and lemon are also used to flavor the duck.
Serve this glistening dish over couscous for an unforgettable exotic meal.
This tagine may be inexpensive, but it sure looks and tastes expensive.
Here, potatoes, carrots and peas are generously seasoned with ginger, chillies, mint and Moroccan spices for a great flavor change.
While it's perfect as is, you can make the stew even more hearty by adding beans and cabbage to the mix.
