5 Immune-Boosting Moroccan Tagines
These nutrient-dense Moroccan tagines are loaded with anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting herbs and spices. Tagine dishes are slow-cooked outrageously savory stew, typically made with meat, chicken or fish together with a variety of vegetables, spices, dried fruits and nuts. I love these dishes for their delightful harmony of flavors, color and textures.
You can make these dishes vegetarian, but make sure to get protein. Protein is critical for immune function.
Here are the spices most often used in Moroccan cuisine. Their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties together with other micronutrients can help improve immune function and prevent disease.
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Turmeric
- Cinnamon
- Cardamon
- Cumin
- Paprika
Moroccan Meatball Tagine – Epicurious
Chicken, Apricot and Almond Tagine– Color My Food
Not only do the apricots give this dish fabulous flavor, they are rich in vitamin C and A also that play important role in the immune system. Vitamin C helps your body’s natural defense mechanisms fight off bacteria and viruses. Vitamin A has an anti-inflammatory effect.
(Chicken), Chickpeas and Mint – Color My Food
Orange and Fennel Tagine with Chicken – My Moroccan Food
Fennel has a mild licorice flavor and is rich in minerals including selenium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium.
Lamb Tagine with Prunes – My Moroccan Food
Lamb is an excellent source of zinc. Your body needs zinc for your immune system to work properly.
Additional Moroccan Recipes
A fabulous assortment of delicious, nutritious recipes.
Instapot Moroccan Recipes – Instapot Eats
Characterized by a tapestry of spices, Moroccan food is often a combination of a range of interlacing flavors.
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