Discover the vibrant flavors of Morocco with our culinary guide to creating an authentic Moroccan-style vegetable stew accompanied by a refreshing harissa yogurt sauce. This wholesome dish is a delightful blend of tender vegetables, aromatic spices, and the tangy heat of harissa, all harmoniously combined to tantalize your taste buds. Let us embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant streets of Morocco, where the air is filled with the enticing aromas of exotic spices and the warmth of traditional home cooking.
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MOROCCAN-STYLE VEGETABLE STEW WITH HARISSA YOGURT SAUCE
Provided by Molly Stevens
Categories Soup/Stew Stew Vegetarian Yogurt Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Spinach Chickpea Carrot Turnip Family Reunion Healthy Green Onion/Scallion Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For yogurt sauce:
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
- For vegetable stew:
- Bring 8 cups water to boil in heavy large saucepan. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Add carrots; cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Using skimmer or large slotted spoon, transfer carrots to large bowl of ice water. Return water to boil. Add turnip; cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using skimmer, transfer turnip to bowl with carrots. Reserve cooking liquid.
- Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add next 7 ingredients. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Cook until onions are soft, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Add wine; simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour. Add carrots, turnip, beans, spinach, and 2 cups reserved cooking liquid. Bring to simmer; cook until vegetables are heated through, adding more cooking liquid for desired consistency. Season stew to taste with coarse salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Divide stew among bowls. Spoon dollop of yogurt sauce over and serve.
- A thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets. If unavailable, place regular yogurt in cheesecloth-lined strainer set over large bowl. Cover and chill overnight to drain.
- ** A spicy North African red chile paste; available at some specialty foods stores and at Middle Eastern markets.
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
MOROCCAN VEGETABLE STEW
This warming one-pot stew is packed with nourishing ingredients like fibre-full chickpeas and iron-rich lentils
Provided by Justine Pattison
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or saucepan and gently fry the onion and leeks for 10-15 mins until well softened, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 2 mins more.
- Stir in the ground coriander, cumin, chilli and cinnamon. Cook for 2 mins, stirring occasionally. Season with plenty of ground black pepper. Add the chopped tomatoes, peppers, chickpeas, lentils, sweet potatoes, orange peel and juice, half the nuts and 400ml/14fl oz water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 mins, adding a splash of water if the stew looks too dry, and stir occasionally until the potatoes are softened but not breaking apart.
- Remove the pan from the heat and ladle the stew into bowls. Scatter with coriander and the remaining nuts and top with yogurt, if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 26 grams sugar, Fiber 15 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
MOROCCAN VEGETABLE STEW WITH COUSCOUS
Low fat, simple and very tasty. This is a great way to get back on track after the Holidays but it's great at any time of the year! Save time by purchasing the squash already cut into cubes.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Stew
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
- Add carrots, squash, and onion and cook until golden, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in garbanzo beans, stewed tomatoes, prunes, cinnamon, salt, crushed red pepper, and 1 and 1/2 cups water.
- Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
- Meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs, but use vegetable broth in place of the water called for on label.
- Stir cilantro into stew.
- Spoon stew over couscous to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.1, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 878.9, Carbohydrate 89.9, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 10.2, Protein 14.1
MOROCCAN-INSPIRED VEGETABLE AND CHICKPEA STEW
"Fragrant spices and dried fruits lend a Moroccan flavor" to this slow cooker stew. Serve over couscous alongside a small bowl of harissa sauce if you like spicy dishes. I love my slow cooker and this recipe really sounds delicous. This recipe is from my Fresh From the Slow Cooker Vegetarian Recipe cookbook.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 6h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the shallots, carrot, bell pepper and garlic. Cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to bring out the flavors.
- Transfer the mixture to a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Add the green beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, stock, and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
- About 20 minutes before serving, add the peas and dried fruit.
- When ready to serve, stir in the olives and sprinkle with the parsley. Taste to adjust the seasonings and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.6, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 505.7, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 9.9
MAKE-AHEAD VEGETARIAN MOROCCAN STEW
This delicious, healthy North African-inspired stew is a family favorite, served with warm bread or even over couscous. You can make the entire stew ahead of time, let it cool, and refrigerate it for up to 3 days or freeze it for several months. You can also chop the veggies and mix the spices ahead of time, freeze them, and assemble it with the canned ingredients the day you wish to cook it for a wonderful exotic meal in just 30 minutes.
Provided by Make-Ahead Mamas
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Combine cinnamon, cumin, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, and curry powder in a large bowl.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion in the butter until soft and just beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in kale and spice mixture; cook until kale begins to wilt and spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the vegetable broth into the pot. Stir garbanzo beans, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, lentils, apricots, and honey, into the broth; bring to boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables and lentils are cooked and tender, about 30 minutes. Season stew with black pepper.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water; stir into stew and simmer thickened, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.2 calories, Carbohydrate 110.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 24 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1217.9 mg, Sugar 23.2 g
Tips:
- Use ripe and flavorful vegetables for the best results.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the spices to your liking. If you like it spicy, add more harissa.
- Serve the stew with a dollop of yogurt sauce and some crusty bread for a complete meal.
- If you don't have harissa, you can substitute another spicy condiment, such as Sriracha or chili paste.
- To make the stew ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
This Moroccan-style vegetable stew is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The stew is packed with vegetables and flavorful spices, and the harissa yogurt sauce adds a creamy and tangy touch. This stew is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Serve it with rice, couscous, or bread for a complete meal.
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