African main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Spicy Shrimp Moroccan Style

Spicy Shrimp Moroccan Style

These prawns are absolutely fantastic. Every time I make them I marvel at the density and depth of the flavors. I typically leave the Cayenne…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2008
Advanced
18 votes
38966 views
Chicken and Eggplant Tagine

Chicken and Eggplant Tagine

I was shopping for a chicken and eggplant stew and both the eggplant and the bell peppers were on sale...so I bought extra. We ended up making two…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
Advanced
7 votes
7903 views
Mafé or maafe – African groundnut stew

Mafé or maafe – African groundnut stew

Famous west African spicy peanut stew made with veal, beef and eggplant

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Mar 2020
Intermediate
1 vote
1470 views
Beer marinated pork chops

Beer marinated pork chops

When selecting pork chops for this dish make sure they are evenly sliced so that they are all ready at the same time. The chops should also have a…

Peter Brown
May 2012
Intermediate
3 votes
6485 views
moroccan chicken kabob tapas

moroccan chicken kabob tapas

These kabobs are of Moroccan origin and are referred to as Pinchos in tapas lore. If you are not a huge fan of peanuts or onions, try this recipe.…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2008
Advanced
3 votes
12440 views
Leg of Lamb with Moroccan Seasonings

Leg of Lamb with Moroccan Seasonings

This was a wonderful leg of lamb that I cooked for a Holiday gathering this year. I took a base recipe for…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2010
Advanced
8 votes
10312 views
Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

Usually, in Morocco the term Tagine means the combination of meat or fish with vegetables but this one is for vegetarians who want to try something…

mamatkamal
Dec 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
6336 views
Moroccan Broiled Fish Skewers or Fillets

Moroccan Broiled Fish Skewers or Fillets

This is a tasty Moroccan dish that you are sure to love. Serve it over salad, cous cous, bulgar pilaf, or…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2011
Advanced
3 votes
6062 views
Tilapia Broiled Egyptian Style

Tilapia Broiled Egyptian Style

We adopted this recipe from our Egyptian babysitter in San Francisco named Hoda. We came to her house once to pick up our son and were greeted by…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2008
Advanced
4 votes
20430 views
Spicy Baked Fish

Spicy Baked Fish

Seafood and hot spices make a very tasty dish for summer and it is well-suited to a variety of salads, particularly with the traditional Lebanese…

Peter Brown
Oct 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
3329 views
Bobotie

Bobotie

Bobotie has a long history in South African cuisine and is one of the national dishes. It is known in the area of South Africa since the 17th…

Two Foodies One Journey
Nov 2010
Advanced
1 vote
3049 views
A Stupendous One Dish Wonder, Moroccan Chicken Stew

A Stupendous One Dish Wonder, Moroccan Chicken Stew

This sweet and savory stew is unbelievably easy to make, soooo delicious and ready in 35 minutes. It’s not only…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Dec 2011
Professional
2 votes
4040 views
BAMYA (MEAT WITH OKRA)

BAMYA (MEAT WITH OKRA)

I love Arabian food. It's so palatable and mild in spices. This dish is the gastronomic delight of Egypt.

MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB
Jul 2010
Advanced
1 vote
5845 views
Beef with oranges and spices

Beef with oranges and spices

Aromatic, tender beef chunks with orange and spices.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Mar 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
3080 views