Best Moroccan Eggs Recipes

KEFTA TAJINE (MOROCCAN SPICED MEATBALLS W/ EGGS IN TOMATO SAUCE)

Steps:

• Use your hands to mix the meatball ingredients, and roll mixture into mini meatballs 3/4"-1" in diameter; set aside.
• In a skillet or tajine combine sauce ingredients and let mixture simmer, covered, over low heat for 5 minutes.
• Add meatballs, squash, and peas to the sauce and simmer, covered, over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
• Pour the eggs in in a stream over everything.
• Cover and cook just long enough to cook the egg (about 3 minutes, depending on how well done you like your eggs).
• Serve warm over couscous, sprinkled with cumin or black pepper if desired.

MOROCCAN-SPICED COUSCOUS WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ras el hanout and toast, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and remove from the heat. Let sit until the couscous is tender, about 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the eggs and heavy cream in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk 1 tablespoon lime juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium bowl; add the cilantro and cucumber and season with salt and pepper. Whisk the yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lime juice in a separate bowl; season with salt.
• Fluff the couscous with a fork and return to medium heat. Add the egg mixture and gently stir with a rubber spatula, bringing the eggs and couscous from the sides to the center of the skillet. Cook, stirring, until no longer wet and the egg starts to stick to the bottom of the pan, about 7 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the couscous and eggs among shallow bowls. Drizzle with the yogurt and top with the cucumber salad.

SPICY MOROCCAN EGGS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan, and fry the onion and garlic for about 8 mins, stirring every now and then, until starting to turn golden. Add the harissa and ground coriander, stir well, then pour in the stock and chickpeas with their liquid. Cover and simmer for 5 mins, then mash about one-third of the chickpeas to thicken the stock a little.
• Tip the tomatoes and courgettes into the pan, and cook gently for 10 mins until the courgettes are tender. Fold in the spinach so that it wilts into the pan.
• Stir in the chopped coriander, then make 4 hollows in the mixture and break in the eggs. Cover and cook for 2 mins, then take off the heat and allow to settle for 2 mins before serving.

MOROCCAN EGGS WITH FLATBREAD AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Wrap the flatbread in foil and place in the oven to warm while you are making the eggs.
• Heat the canola oil in a large, high-sided saute pan over high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add the onions and cook until softened and lightly golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, harissa, ras el hanout, paprika and 1 cup of water to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and honey, if needed.
• Carefully crack the eggs over the mixture, sprinkle with the goat cheese, cilantro and parsley and cover with a lid for a few minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Serve the eggs and sauce in the pan with the warm flatbread on the side.

MOROCCAN MEATBALLS WITH EGGS

Steps:

• Fry the onion in 1 tbsp oil until soft, then allow to cool. Mix with the breadcrumbs, mince, cinnamon, 1 egg, ½ tsp salt and lots of pepper, then shape into about 24 meatballs with wet hands. Fry in the remaining oil in a shallow pan for about 8 mins, moving them round until evenly browned. Lift out and set aside.
• Add the garlic to the oil left in the pan and fry until softened. Add the courgette, fry for 1-2 mins, then tip in the tomatoes, honey, ras el hanout, three-quarters of the coriander, seasoning and a couple of tbsp water. Stir and cook until pulpy.
• Stir in the chickpeas and add the meatballs. Make 4 hollows in the sauce, then break in the remaining eggs. Cover and cook for 4-8 mins over a low heat until the eggs are set. Scatter with coriander and serve straight from the pan with crusty bread for scooping up the sauce.

MOROCCAN-INSPIRED EGGS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a small cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and saute until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cumin.
• Add tomatoes, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Taste and add honey if tomatoes aren't sweet enough. Bring to a simmer and cook until the mixture thickens a bit, about 15 minutes.
• Crack 1 egg into each quarter of the skillet. Spread the whites with a fork so that they cover the surface evenly. Simmer until the eggs are still soft inside but not runny, about 5 minutes, or to your liking. Serve garnished with cilantro.

DEVILED EGGS MOROCCAN-STYLE

Steps:

• Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and spoon yolks into a mixing bowl.
• Add mayonnaise, harissa, olive oil, paprika, and salt. Mash with a fork until smooth.
• Spoon mixture into egg-white cavity/halves.
• Sprinkle with almonds and garnish with fresh herb(s) of choice. I added a *very light sprinkle* of caraway seeds to the top of each egg for garnish.

MOROCCAN FRIED EGGS WITH CUMIN AND SALT

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the eggs, break the yolks with a spatula, and allow the eggs to set. Occasionally lift the edges of the eggs to let the uncooked egg run underneath.
• This allows more egg to make contact with the pan for faster cooking.
• When the eggs have cooked, sprinkle with salt and cumin, and serve.

MOROCCAN BAKED EGGS WITH RED PEPPERS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Set a large saute pan over high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add minced garlic then add spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 45-60 seconds until just wilted and drain on paper-towels to remove any excess moisture. 3. Divide the spinach and roasted red peppers between two small gratin dishes (about 4 inches long). Arrange vegetables so there are 3 nestling spots for eggs. Crack an egg into each of the spots. 4. Combine cream and harissa together in a small bowl. Drizzle harissa cream in and around each dish. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Sprinkle with pieces of goat cheese and season with paprika. 5. Bake on a sheet tray in oven for 8-10 minutes until egg whites are cooked through but yolks are still soft. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

MOROCCAN BAKED EGGS

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Set a large saute pan over high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add minced garlic then add spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 45-60 seconds until just wilted and drain on paper-towels to remove any excess moisture. 3. Divide the spinach and roasted red peppers between two small gratin dishes (about 4 inches long). Arrange vegetables so there are 3 nestling spots for eggs. Crack an egg into each of the spots. 4. Combine cream and harissa together in a small bowl. Drizzle harissa cream in and around each dish. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Sprinkle with pieces of goat cheese and season with paprika. 5. Bake on a sheet tray in oven for 8-10 minutes until egg whites are cooked through but yolks are still soft. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

MOROCCAN EGGS

Steps:

• Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water and peel off the skins carefully. Cut them into quarters and de-seed them.
• Heat the garlic, green onions|spring onion and cumin in a frying pan with hot oil. Stir for a few minutes until they start to brown.
• Add the tomatoes, cayenne, salt, pepper and granulated sugar|sugar and simmer for 15 minutes, less if the tomatoes start to fall apart.
• Crack an egg in each quarter of the pan, spreading the whites carefully with a fork so they cover the surface of the tomato mixture.
• Simmer for a further 2 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked how you like them.

MOROCCAN MEATBALLS WITH EGGS

Steps:

• To make the spice blend: Combine the cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, nutmeg cinnamon , cardamom, allspice, cayenne pepper, and ground cloves and store in an airtight container away from heat for up to several months.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Arrange a wire cooling rack over a large baking sheet and place near a large mixing bowl. Place a bowl of warm water nearby.
• In the large mixing bowl, combine the meat, bread crumbs, 1 egg lightly beaten, 2 to 3 tablespoons grated onion and juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, mint, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and a liberal drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, about 2 tablespoons. Roll the meat into walnut-size balls with dampened hands (use the bowl of warm water) and arrange the meatballs on the wire rack set over baking tray. Roast the meatballs until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat more extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan, in a Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion to the pan with the sliced garlic, and zucchini. Cook 7 to 8 minutes, then add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, honey, and spice blend, and bring to a bubble. Drain the chickpeas and stir into the sauce. Remove the meatballs from the oven and slide into the sauce. Cool completely and store for make-ahead meal.
• To serve, reheat the meatballs in the sauce. Use about 1 cup water to loosen up the sauce, if necessary. Make 4 wells in the sauce and drop in the 4 freshly cracked eggs. Cover the pot and simmer to poach to desired doneness. Scoop the meal into shallow bowls and stir the egg into the meatballs and sauce as you eat.

MOROCCAN PEAS & EGGS

Steps:

• Place the peas, oil, & spices in a small frying pan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Scramble the eggs & add it to the peas. Cook until the eggs are dry & firm.
• Serve with thick bread.

MOROCCAN BAKED EGGS

Steps:

• Cook the onion in a little olive oil until softened. Add the chorizo and cook for a few minutes until it starts to crisp up. Tip in the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes then stir in half the coriander and season.
• Heat the oven to 350°F Divide the sauce between two ovenproof dishes and make 2 dips in each. Crack the eggs into the dips. Put on a baking tray then bake for 15-20 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks are how you like them. Scatter with cilantro and serve with warm pitas.

MOROCCAN BAKED EGGS WITH RED PEPPERS & SPINACH

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Set a large saute pan over high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add minced garlic then add spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 45-60 seconds until just wilted and drain on paper-towels to remove any excess moisture.
• Divide the spinach and roasted red peppers between two small gratin dishes (about 4 inches long). Arrange vegetables so there are 3 nestling spots for eggs. Crack an egg into each of the spots.
• Combine cream and harissa together in a small bowl. Drizzle harissa cream in and around each dish. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Sprinkle with pieces of goat cheese and season with paprika.
• Bake on a sheet tray in oven for 8-10 minutes until egg whites are cooked through but yolks are still soft. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

MOROCCAN BAKED EGGS WITH CHICKPEAS - RECIPE RUNNER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot add in a couple teaspoons of olive oil and swirl around the bottom of the pan. Add in the onion, red bell pepper and jalapeño and sauté until they soften, about 2 minutes. Add in the garlic, spices, kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper and sauté for another minute. Stir in the harissa, crushed tomatoes, lemon zest and chickpeas until everything is combined. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly and everything is heated through. Stir in the cilantro. Crack the eggs into the skillet over the sauce and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Place the entire skillet in the oven and bake until the eggs are just set, 7-10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with warm naan or crusty bread.

MOROCCAN MERGUEZ RAGOUT WITH POACHED EGGS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until golden. Toss in the garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Add the merguez and saute until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Lower the heat to medium-low and add the Ras el Hanout, Spanish smoked paprika and salt. Stir to combine and cook for a minute to lightly toast the spices. Add the tomatoes. Turn up the heat to medium and cook until the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Crack the eggs over the mixture, cover and cook until the whites set, but the yolks are still soft.
• Divide the eggs and ragout among four warmed bowls using a large spoon. Top with a sprinkling of cilantro and about 1 teaspoon of Harissa for each.
• Serve immediately with crusty bread.