Moroccan Recipes

Moroccan recipes are big on flavour - they're famous for their tagines, couscous recipes, lamb and stew recipes. Have a look through our favourite Moroccan recipes for something delicious to cook tonight

Moroccan Recipes

Everyone's favourite family dinner, roast leg of lamb, can sometimes do with a bit of jazzing up. There is a rich sweetness to the meat in this roast leg of lamb with baharat and root vegetables recipe, which lends itself very well to the savoury spices of the Middle East and North Africa. The aromas that waft around the house when cooking this roast are simply irresistible.

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Butternut Squash Tagine

Looking for a delicious vegetarian Moroccan recipe? Look no further than our butternut squash tagine! Super simple and really delicious! 

Bethany Kehdy's Shaved Beetroot, Radish and Grapefruit Salad

The beetroot in this shaved beetroot, radish and grapefruit salad recipe is served raw to add earthiness and crispness. The radishes add a firey contrast against the sweet grapefruit and nutty tahini.

Coriander Chicken with Pomegranate and Almond Couscous

For a lovely midweek meal that's super easy to make, try this coriander chicken with pomegranate and almond couscous recipe. Full on flavour but quick to cook! 

Sumac Lamb with Houmous and Roasted Red Onion

The citrussy flavour of Middle Eastern seasoning sumac is the perfect foil for rich lamb in our sumac-spiced lamb kebabs with couscous recipe.

Bethany Kehdy's Sumac-Scented Chicken Parcels

Sumac-scented chicken parcels are a Palestinian dish which is traditionally made by slow-roasting chicken with onions and sumac and then encasing it in sheets of taboon flatbread that has been lathered in freshly pressed olive oil. A really beautiful dish! 

Spice Rub Leg of Lamb with Veg Couscous

Try this spice rub leg of lamb with veg couscous as an alternative Sunday roast when you have a little more time on the weekend. The lamb is super fragrant and tender. 

Giant Couscous with Roasted Squash and Chickpeas

For a delicious vegetarian recipe, try this giant couscous with roasted squash and chickpeas. It's great enjoyed on its own, or as a side to some grilled lamb! 

Ariana Bundy's Wild Orchid Ice Cream

An exotic, delicious dessert, Ariana Bundy's wild orchid ice-cream recipe is a welcome change to all the classic ice cream flavours. 

Ariana Bundy's Aubergine Dip with Whey, Onions and Mint

Ariana Bundy's gorgeous aubergine dip with whey, onions and mint recipe makes a sumptuous, rich dish which is perfect for parties. 

Sumac Spiced Lamb Kebabs with Couscous

These sumac spiced lamb kebabs with couscous are great on the barbecue or just as tasty on the grill if the weather doesn't permit so you can enjoy them year-round! 

Bethany Kehdy's Almond-Crusted Scallops

These plump almond-crusted scallops are inspired by North African flavours, and their gentle sweetness is highlighted by the dates, nutty almonds and subtle fragrance of mahlab. Serve with a fattoush salad and couscous. 

Bethany Kehdy's Aubergine, Veal and Yoghurt Crumble

This aubergine, veal and yoghurt crumble recipe is a version of a dish known as fattet makdous. The word fatteh in Arabic means 'tear or crumble' and traditionally stale bread is used as a base but you can use lamb or beef, or lentils instead. 

Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Tomatoes, Saffron and Apricots

A Moroccan spiced chicken with tomatoes, saffron and apricots recipe that's delicious served with a pile of couscous flavoured with a teaspoon of ras el hanout spice mix or warm flatbreads and a watercress and spinach salad.

Lamb Tagine

This lamb tagine recipe is one of those great dishes that improves upon keeping and goes great with couscous.

Moroccan Chickpeas with Saffron and Coriander

Try serving this Moroccan chickpea recipe as a side dish with grilled merguez sausages, a simple roast chicken flavoured with lemon or just with a pile of couscous.

Moroccan Spiced Leg of Lamb

This sweet and fragrant Moroccan spiced leg of lamb recipe is so easy to make and utterly delicious. It's great as an alternative Sunday roast. 

Moroccan Squash Pasta

For a delicious yet simple alternative pasta recipes, try this Moroccan squash pasta. It's full of flavours you might not have thought to pair together previously.

Marinated Lamb Skewers with Giant Couscous Salad

We love this marinated lamb skewers with giant couscous salad recipe - the longer you can leave the lamb to marinade, the more fragrant it'll be. 

Moroccan Spiced Chops with a Crunchy Salad

We love this Moroccan spiced chops with crunchy salad - a really simple midweek favourite.