Spice up weeknight dinners with our effortless exotic weeknight mains! From Lebanese rice and lentils to stuffed Moroccan peppers, our simple recipes bring global flavors to your table without the hassle. Impress your loved ones with delectable, hassle-free dishes that’ll make your taste buds dance.
Moroccan Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
Indulge in the rich flavors of Morocco with this tantalizing salmon dish. Infused with aromatic spices, this exotic weeknight dinner is sure to transport your taste buds to a vibrant North African feast.
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Ottolenghi’s Mediterranean Chicken Marbella
Elevate your dinner routine with this classic Mediterranean dish. Tender chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of olives, capers, and herbs, creating a perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors.
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Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Take a culinary adventure with these vibrant stuffed peppers. Filled with seasoned ground turkey, aromatic herbs, and hearty grains, this weeknight dinner offers a fusion of flavors that will impress your palate.
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Middle Eastern Tofu Rice Bowl
Embark on a flavorful journey with this Middle Eastern-inspired rice bowl. Fragrant spices and marinated tofu come together with fluffy rice, creating a wholesome and exotic meal that is both satisfying and nourishing.
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Mujadara
Discover the comforting flavors of the Middle East with this hearty mujadara dish. Combining lentils, rice, and caramelized onions, this vegetarian delight is a perfect choice for an exotic and satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Orange Vegetable Tagine with Peaches
Experience the vibrant flavors of North Africa with this tantalizing tagine. A medley of orange-hued vegetables and juicy peaches simmered in fragrant spices, this dish is a delightful balance of sweet and savory for a memorable weeknight dining experience.
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Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wraps
Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wraps are infused with the intense flavors of the Middle East. Authentic Shawarma is spit-roasted for hours, but this quick air fryer version captures those delicious shawarma flavors and can be on your table in under 30 minutes. Don’t skip the rich, tangy Lemon Tahini Sauce!
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Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma
Flavored with lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and other Mediterranean spices, this easy chicken shawarma recipe can be made entirely in your home oven. Or you can make it even more quickly using a combination of your Instant Pot and oven.
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Instant Pot Falafel
Instant Pot Falafel is one of the recipes that makes my Instant Pot worth every penny and every inch of storage space in my small kitchen. It’s a quick-to-make, flavorful vegetarian meal.
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Air Fryer Falafel
Air Fryer Falafel is crunchy and golden brown outside, tender and full of flavor inside. All the taste, no messy deep frying!
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Harissa Chicken
Harissa chicken is so easy to make and loaded with deliciously spicy North African flavor. It’s amazing that it only has 6 ingredients (plus salt + pepper). I love cooking with Tunisian harissa paste, the spicy North African chile paste. It brings tons of flavor to this favorite weeknight chicken dish.
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