Moroccan Kofta Tagine with Olives and Tomatoes Over Buttered Rice Bowl

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Mediterranean Bowls: 100 Fast, Flavorful, and Nourishing One-Bowl Meals

By Mahy Elamin

Published 2026

  • About

There’s nothing like a warm Moroccan Kofta (lamb meatball) Tagine to kick up the flavors of a boring day. My Moroccan friend Buthaina made this recipe for me, and I couldn’t believe meatballs could taste this flavorful. Warm, spiced lamb is shaped into meatballs and cooked in a fragrant sauce with onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and olives. A simple buttered rice is great for this bowl to soak up all the sauce, and a simple finely chopped Moroccan salad with onions, tomat