Best 7 Moroccan Vegetable Casserole Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and hearty vegetarian dish, look no further than Moroccan vegetable casserole. This traditional North African dish is made with a variety of vegetables, such as zucchini, carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes, simmered in a flavorful sauce. The sauce is typically made with a combination of spices, such as cumin, paprika, and ginger, and often includes fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley. The result is a dish that is both comforting and satisfying, and is sure to warm you up on a cold day.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MOROCCAN ROASTED VEGETABLES



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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

1 medium onion, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1 medium zucchini, cut in 1/4-inch thick semi-circles
1 small eggplant, peeled, cut in 1/2-inch thick semi-circles
1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut in 1/4-inch semi-circles
1 large red pepper, sliced in 1/4-inch strips
2 medium tomatoes, fresh, chopped
15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

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 POTATO CASSEROLE



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This is a very colorful dish, and a very tasty one. A dressing made from fresh herbs and spices give this vegetable dish a Moroccan flavor. It is a great vegan recipe!

Provided by NIBLETS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 cloves garlic
salt to taste
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¾ cup chopped parsley
1 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds red potatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2 inch squares
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
4 stalks celery, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 pound tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, cumin, and cayenne in a food processor bowl. Process until mixture forms a paste. Add herbs, and pulse a few times to blend. Add lemon juice, vinegar, and 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; blend. Season to taste with salt.
  • In a large bowl, combine potatoes, peppers, and celery. Season with salt, and toss with herb sauce. Transfer to a large shallow baking dish. Scatter tomatoes among the potato mixture. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons oil over top, and cover with foil.
  • Bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil. Continue baking until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

ROASTED MOROCCAN-STYLE VEGETABLES



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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

Nonstick cooking spray
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 small lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
2 large cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium sweet potato (about 12 ounces), unpeeled, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
8 dried apricots, thinly sliced, or 2 packed tablespoons golden raisins
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

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 VEGETABLE STEW



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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

1 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely sliced
2 thin leeks, trimmed and cut into thick slices
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and finely sliced
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp dried chilli flakes
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
400g can of chopped tomatoes
1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks
400g can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
100g dried split red lentils
375g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
juice 1 large orange plus peel, thickly sliced with a vegetable peeler
50g mixed nuts, such as brazils, hazelnuts, pecans and walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
½ small pack coriander, roughly chopped, to serve
full-fat natural bio-yogurt, to serve (optional)

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 VEGETARIAN STEW



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
4 medium carrots, sliced
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 cups water
2 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained

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 CHICKPEA CASSEROLE



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Flavorful dish that does a decent job of hiding eggplant's texture.

Provided by tradingtrio

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, minced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 eggplants, cut into chunks
1 red chile pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons coriander seeds, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon saffron threads
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
½ cup pitted large green olives
½ cup basmati rice
1 thin-skinned lemon, thinly sliced
2 ½ cups vegetable broth
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onions and garlic in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in eggplant, red chile pepper, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, saffron, and salt; cook until eggplant starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir chickpeas, green olives, basmati rice, and lemon slices into the skillet. Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Fold in cilantro using a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.5 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 15.9 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1406.9 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

MOROCCAN VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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Packed with vegetables,this casserole is full of flavour. Recipe found in an Australian cooking magazine and adjusted for our tastes. Add more chilli powder if you like your food spicier!

Provided by Fairy Nuff

Categories     Curries

Time 50m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/3 cup oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons moroccan seasoning, see note
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2-1 teaspoon chili powder
6 chat potatoes, peeled and halved
1 parsnip, peeled and chopped
2 cups pumpkin, diced
2 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon preserved lemon, chopped
400 g chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup sultana
2 cups couscous
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup pistachios, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan.
  • Saute onion and garlic for two minutes. Add spices and cook,stirring for 3 minutes.
  • Add vegetables and stir to coat with the spices. Cook, stirring occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Blend in the stock and lemon,bring to boil then add the chickpeas and sultanas.Reduce the heat and cook,uncovered,for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked and the sauce has thickened.
  • Place couscous in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 5 minutes until the couscous absorbs the water. Fluff up with a fork and serve with the vegetables. Sprinkle the pistachios over the top.
  • NOTE: Moroccan Seasoning recipe#141053 is a good substitute if commercial seasoning is unavailable.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.7, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 239.6, Carbohydrate 118.3, Fiber 14, Sugar 12.7, Protein 19.2

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your casserole is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. Moroccan cuisine is known for its bold flavors, so feel free to add a little cumin, coriander, paprika, or saffron to your casserole.
  • If you're short on time, you can use frozen or canned vegetables. Just be sure to drain them well before adding them to the casserole.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of couscous, rice, or pita bread. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Moroccan vegetable casserole is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new vegetarian dish to try, give this recipe a try!

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