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Moroccan Egg Delight

Moroccan Egg Delight

Discover the rich flavors of Moroccan Egg Delight, a comforting stew with spiced lamb, poached eggs, and harissa yogurt. Perfect for brunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 450 g ground lamb
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or regular red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 400 g canned roasted tomatoes diced with juice
  • 60 ml water or more, as needed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped or 1 cup frozen spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For garnish Aleppo pepper flakes, cilantro leaves, and harissa yogurt

Equipment

  • Skillet or oven-safe pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Mortar and pestle optional
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Toast the fennel, cumin, and caraway seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
  2. In the same skillet, heat oil and sauté diced onion and garlic until soft. Add ground lamb and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in salt, smoked paprika, ground cumin, crushed toasted spices, and cinnamon. Let cook to absorb flavors.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, spinach, and water, simmering for about 10 minutes.
  5. Create wells in the stew and crack an egg into each. Season eggs with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 7-10 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks are slightly runny.
  7. Mix plain yogurt with harissa paste for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Use high-quality spices for the best flavor. Don’t skip toasting the seeds—it enhances the dish significantly. Feel free to substitute ground lamb with turkey or chickpeas for a vegetarian option. Store any leftovers separately to maintain freshness. Enjoy this delightful dish with crusty bread or couscous for a full experience!
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