Moroccan-Spiced Rabbit Braise with Figs and Tomato
Rabbit slowly braised in a fragrant Moroccan spice blend with sweet figs and savory tomatoes for a richly layered sauce. This moroccan-inspired slow cooker ready in about 95 minutes pairs rabbit, quartered, olive oil, medium, diced yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs rabbit, quartered
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 6, quartered dried figs
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add 2 lbs quartered rabbit and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot and sauté for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Step 4: Pour in 1 cup crushed tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Step 5: Return the rabbit to the pot and add 6 quartered dried figs, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1 hour 15 minutes until rabbit is tender.
- Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve with couscous or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Moroccan-Spiced Rabbit Braise with Figs and Tomato take to make?
Total time is about 95 minutes (20 min prep + 75 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Moroccan-Spiced Rabbit Braise with Figs and Tomato?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep rabbit, quartered from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Moroccan-Spiced Rabbit Braise with Figs and Tomato?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Moroccan-Spiced Rabbit Braise with Figs and Tomato for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Moroccan-Spiced Rabbit Braise with Figs and Tomato?
Moroccan slow cooker like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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