Tajine (Baked Egg & Meat Casserole)
Tunisian Tajine is a rich, comforting baked dish made with eggs, cheese, herbs, and spiced meat or chicken. Unlike the Moroccan tajine, it isn’t a stew but rather a set, oven-baked frittata that’s cut into slices and served warm or cold. Popular at family gatherings, celebrations, and Ramadan tables, it’s versatile, filling, and deeply Tunisian.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g
Amount of servings servings
Ingredients
- 300 g chicken breast or lamb cooked and diced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 5 large eggs
- 1 medium potato boiled and diced
- ½ cup grated cheese Gruyère, Parmesan, or local cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp cinnamon optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs plus extra for dusting the baking dish
Instructions
- Prepare the meat: Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion until soft. Add the diced cooked chicken or lamb, season with turmeric, cumin, cinnamon (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, then set aside.
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the diced potato, grated cheese, parsley, breadcrumbs, and the cooked meat mixture. Combine well.
- Prepare the dish: Grease a baking dish with olive oil and dust lightly with breadcrumbs to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Pour in the mixture, smooth the top, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes, until firm and golden on top.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing into squares or wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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