Tajine Maadnous

Similar to an Italian frittata or Spanish tortilla, Tunisian tajine maadnous is

an easy & delicious egg omelette filled with chicken, parsley, and spices.

⏲️ Prep time: 20 min

🍳 Cook time: 35 min

🍽️ Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts diced

1 medium onion chopped

1 large potato peeled and diced

1 cup water

1 small bunch parsley (about 1.5 cups, chopped, loosely packed)

8 large eggs

6 oz cheese

2 tbsp olive oil

Spice Blend

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp coriander

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp paprika or cayenne pepper if you want some heat

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp caraway

1/4 tsp thyme

1/4 tsp cinnamon

Directions

1. Mix the spices together (grinding any whole spices if necessary) and set them

aside.

2. In a large frying pan or pot over medium heat, saute the onions in about 1

tbsp of olive oil until tender.

3. Toss chicken with 1/2 of the spice mix. Add this to the pan and brown.

4. Add the potatoes and the water to the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer, then

cook uncovered until potatoes are tender and most of the liquid has

evaporated.

5. Stir chopped parsley into the cooked mixture and set aside to cool.

6. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), and grease a medium (2 quart/liter) baking pan

with the remaining olive oil.

7. Thoroughly whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then mix in the cheese. Stir in

the chicken, potato, and parsley mixture, along with the remaining spice

mixture. Stir until well-combined, then pour into the oiled baking dish.

8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set in the center. Allow to cool, and serve

warm or at room temperature. Serve with some harissa, if you like.