Best Moroccan Flatbreads Recipes

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MOROCCAN FLATBREADS



Moroccan Flatbreads image

My family loves these tacos with Middle Eastern seasoning lots of vegetables. Ground turkey or beef may be substituted for the lamb. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds ground lamb
1-1/2 cups chopped zucchini
1-1/4 cups medium salsa
2 cups julienned carrots, divided
1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 naan flatbreads
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook lamb 8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking up into crumbles; drain. Add zucchini, salsa, 1 cup carrots, apricots, preserves, lemon zest, Moroccan seasoning and garlic powder. Cook and stir until heated through and zucchini is crisp-tender, about 7 minutes., Spoon lamb mixture over naan. Top with remaining carrots, feta and mint. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MSEMEN (MOROCCAN FLATBREADS)



Msemen (Moroccan Flatbreads) image

The Moroccan pan-fried flatbread known as msemen is usually eaten for breakfast and teatime. The process of flattening and rolling the dough might seem intimidating, but these layered breads are actually not complicated or very time-consuming to make. Serve them warm or at room temperature with anything you fancy. To enjoy them sweet, eat with melted butter and honey, or go the savory route with ricotta and olive oil.

Provided by Nargisse Benkabbou

Categories     breakfast, snack, breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 msemen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons/150 grams all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon/150 grams semolina flour, plus more for the dough
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
5 ounces/140 milliliters warm water (about 1/2 cup), plus more if needed
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as sunflower or canola, plus more for greasing
2 tablespoons/30 grams unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Make the dough: Place the flours, salt, warm water and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Use your hands to mix and form a soft, smooth dough. If the mixture is too dry, gradually add a couple tablespoons of warm water. If it's too sticky, gradually add teaspoons of semolina flour. Once your dough is soft and smooth, lightly dust a work surface with semolina flour and knead the dough for about 8 minutes, until supple and elastic.
  • Lightly grease a sheet pan with oil. Divide the dough into 9 equal pieces and form each into a ball. Place the balls on the sheet pan and use your hands or a brush to lightly rub the balls with oil, cover with plastic wrap and let rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and melted butter. Generously oil your work surface and place a ball of dough on it. Flatten the ball lightly and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon butter mixture on top. Using your hands, flatten the dough as thin as you can to make an 8- to 10-inch circle and lightly sprinkle some semolina flour over the dough.
  • Fold the msemen: Fold one-third of the top and bottom of the dough towards the center as you would to fold a letter, then fold one-third of the dough from the left and right sides towards the center to make about a 2 1/2 to 3 1/2-inch square. Place the folded msemen on the oiled work surface and cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap. Repeat until you have folded all the dough balls, adding more oil to your work surface as necessary.
  • Lightly oil and heat a griddle or a nonstick pan over medium-high. Transfer a folded msemen to the work surface, spoon another 1/2 teaspoon of the butter mixture on top and flatten it using your hands to make a 6-inch square. Gently place the flattened msemen on the warm pan and cook, turning several times and adjusting the heat and adding more oil to the pan as necessary, until golden and starting to puff, 60 to 90 seconds. Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean towel to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining msemen. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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