Effortless exotic weeknight mains to spice up your Wednesday

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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.

white casserole dish with middle eastern mujadara.
Middle Eastern Rice and Beans (Mujadara). Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Moroccan Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Sheet pan salmon and cauliflower.
Sheet pan salmon. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table

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.
Get the Recipe: Moroccan Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Ottolenghi’s Mediterranean Chicken Marbella

baked chicken thigh with dates and olives
Ottolenghi’s Chicken Marbella With Dates And Olives For Passover. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

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.
Get the Recipe: Ottolenghi’s Mediterranean Chicken Marbella

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

one stuffed pepper on plate with pot in background.
Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

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.
Get the Recipe: Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Middle Eastern Tofu Rice Bowl

Middle eastern rice bowl close up.
Middle eastern tofu rice bowl. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

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.
Get the Recipe: Middle Eastern Tofu Rice Bowl

Mujadara

white casserole dish with middle eastern mujadara.
Middle Eastern Rice and Beans (Mujadara). Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

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.
Get the Recipe: Mujadara

Orange Vegetable Tagine with Peaches

orange vegetable tagine.
Orange Tagine with Peaches. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

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.
Get the Recipe: Orange Vegetable Tagine with Peaches

Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wraps

Chicken shawarma wrap with cucumbers and tomatoes.
Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

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!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wraps

Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma

low angle shot of chicken shawarma on a white platter with harissa paste and tomatoes and cucumbers in the background.
Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

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.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma

Instant Pot Falafel

Low angle shot of falafel in a pita with parsley and tomatoes.
Instant Pot Falafel. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

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.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Falafel

Air Fryer Falafel

Low angle shot of a platter of air fried falafel patties.
Air Fryer Falafel. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Falafel is crunchy and golden brown outside, tender and full of flavor inside. All the taste, no messy deep frying!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Falafel

Harissa Chicken

Harissa chicken on a black plate with rice and dill.
Harissa Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

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.
Get the Recipe: Harissa Chicken

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