Budget-Friendly Morocco Dishes That Feel 5-Star | Easy Meals with Dollar Tree Ingredients

🍗 Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

Dollar Tree Finds: Canned chicken, canned apricots, slivered almonds, cinnamon
Gourmet Twist: Finish with chopped parsley and lemon zest

Ingredients:

• 1 can chicken

• ½ cup canned apricots, chopped

• 2 tbsp slivered almonds

• ½ onion, sliced

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:
Sauté onion in oil until soft. Add chicken, apricots, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes. Top with almonds, parsley, and lemon zest.

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🍲 Morocco Chickpea and Spinach Stew

A cozy, comforting stew that wraps you in warmth with tender chickpeas, earthy spinach, and Moroccan spices.
Dollar Tree Finds: Canned chickpeas, canned tomatoes, frozen spinach, garlic powder
Gourmet Twist: Top with a poached egg or swirl in Greek yogurt

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 cup frozen spinach

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste
  Instructions:
  Sauté garlic in oil. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, and spices. Simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until heated through. Garnish with egg or yogurt.

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🥣 Spiced Lentil Harira Soup

This traditional Moroccan soup brings comfort with lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, and warming spices.
Dollar Tree Finds: Dried lentils, canned tomatoes, canned chickpeas, garlic powder
Gourmet Twist: Add a squeeze of lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh cilantro

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried lentils

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 can chickpeas

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp turmeric

• Salt and pepper
  Instructions:
  Boil lentils in water until tender. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and spices. Simmer 25–30 minutes. Finish with lemon juice and cilantro.

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🍖 Lamb-Style Meatballs with Morocco Tomato Sauce

Savor the deep flavors of Moroccan-spiced meatballs in a rich tomato sauce.
Dollar Tree Finds: Frozen meatballs, canned tomato sauce, garlic, spices
Gourmet Twist: Crumble feta on top and serve with couscous

Ingredients:

• 12 frozen meatballs

• 1 can tomato sauce

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp paprika

• Garlic, salt
  Instructions:
  Simmer meatballs in tomato sauce with spices for 20 minutes. Serve hot over couscous, topped with feta.

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🥘 Morocco Couscous with Roasted Vegetables

A simple, nourishing dish of fluffy couscous and seasoned roasted vegetables.
Dollar Tree Finds: Instant rice or couscous, frozen mixed vegetables, garlic powder
Gourmet Twist: Add raisins and a drizzle of olive oil

Ingredients:

• 1 cup couscous

• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

• ¼ cup raisins

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt and pepper
  Instructions:
  Cook couscous according to instructions. Roast vegetables with garlic powder. Mix everything together and finish with raisins and olive oil.

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🥧 Sweet and Savory Bastilla-Inspired Chicken Pie

A flaky pie filled with chicken, cinnamon, and raisins—a classic sweet-savory Moroccan treat.
Dollar Tree Finds: Canned chicken, pie crust, raisins, cinnamon
Gourmet Twist: Dust the top with powdered sugar and cinnamon

Ingredients:

• 1 can chicken

• 1 pie crust

• ¼ cup raisins

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• 1 egg
  Instructions:
  Mix chicken, raisins, and cinnamon. Fill pie crust, seal edges, and brush with egg. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon before serving.

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🍢 Kefta Kebabs with Herb Yogurt Sauce

Flavorful meat skewers served with a refreshing yogurt dip for the perfect balance of bold and cool.

Dollar Tree Finds: Ground turkey, dried mint, garlic powder, yogurt (if available)
Gourmet Twist: Add lemon zest and parsley to the yogurt

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp dried mint

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 cup plain yogurt

• Lemon zest, parsley
  Instructions:
  Mix meat and spices, shape into kebabs, and grill or pan-cook. Combine yogurt, lemon zest, and parsley. Serve together.

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🥗 Morocco-Spiced Carrot Salad

Light and tangy with a touch of warmth—this salad is both refreshing and flavorful.
Dollar Tree Finds: Carrots, lemon juice, paprika, cumin
Gourmet Twist: Add honey and top with fresh mint

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded carrots

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp paprika

• 1 tsp honey

• Fresh mint
  Instructions:
  Toss all ingredients together and chill for 30 minutes. Garnish with mint before serving.

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🐟 Morocco Fish Tagine with Tomatoes and Peppers

White fish cooked gently in spiced tomato and pepper sauce—simple, soothing, and soul-filling.
Dollar Tree Finds: Frozen fish fillets, canned tomatoes, frozen peppers
Gourmet Twist: Add olives and slices of preserved lemon (or lemon juice)

Ingredients:

• 2 fish fillets

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 cup frozen bell peppers

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp paprika

• Olives, lemon slices
  Instructions:
  Simmer fish with tomatoes, peppers, and spices. Add olives and lemon slices. Cook until fish is fully tender.

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🍆 Zaalouk (Eggplant and Tomato Dip)

A smoky and savory dip, perfect with warm bread or pita—rich in flavor and relaxing to make.
Dollar Tree Finds: Canned eggplant, canned tomatoes, garlic
Gourmet Twist: Drizzle with olive oil and top with chopped parsley

Ingredients:

• 1 can eggplant

• 1 can tomatoes

• 2 cloves garlic

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt
  Instructions:
  Simmer all ingredients until thick. Mash into a dip. Finish with olive oil and parsley.

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🍊 Morocco Orange and Olive Salad

A bright, refreshing salad with surprising flavor that wakes up the senses while keeping it light.
Dollar Tree Finds: Canned mandarin oranges, black olives, red onion
Gourmet Twist: Sprinkle with cinnamon and fresh mint

Ingredients:

• 1 can mandarin oranges

• ¼ cup black olives

• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced

• Dash of cinnamon

• Mint leaves
  Instructions:
  Toss together oranges, olives, and onion. Sprinkle with cinnamon and mint. Chill before serving.

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🌶️ Morocco Stuffed Bell Peppers with Couscous and Spiced Ground Meat

Comforting and colorful, these stuffed peppers are hearty, flavorful, and satisfying.
Dollar Tree Finds: Ground turkey, frozen bell peppers, instant rice, raisins
Gourmet Twist: Add cinnamon to filling and serve with a dollop of yogurt

Ingredients:

• ½ lb ground turkey

• 4 bell peppers (halved and seeded)

• 1 cup cooked rice or couscous

• ¼ cup raisins

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• 1 cup plain yogurt (optional)
  Instructions:
  Brown turkey with raisins and cinnamon. Mix with rice or couscous. Fill pepper halves. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Serve with yogurt on top.