Brioche Mrouzia

Brioche Mrouzia is a delightful Moroccan-inspired dish featuring soft, rich brioche infused with aromatic spices and served with a sweet, spiced vegetable filling. This midnight treat offers a unique blend of flavors, making it a perfect vegetarian option for late-night cravings.

Ingredients

• Brioche bread - 4 slices
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Zucchini - 1 medium, grated
• Chickpeas - 200 grams, cooked
• Ras el Hanout - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh coriander - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Almonds - 30 grams, toasted and chopped

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the grated carrot and zucchini, cooking for another 5 minutes until they soften.
3. Add the cooked chickpeas, ras el hanout, cinnamon, honey, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh coriander and toasted almonds. Allow the filling to cool slightly.
5. Meanwhile, lightly toast the brioche slices in a separate pan or toaster until golden brown.
6. Assemble the dish by placing a generous amount of the vegetable filling between two slices of brioche, creating a sandwich.
7. Serve warm, optionally drizzling with additional honey.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber for digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and almonds.

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