Quick and easy African recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

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Cumin Rice

Cumin Rice

This rice is a delicious mix of cumin and cinnamon. It provides a nice, slightly sweet flavor, that is a perfect complement to any middle eastern…

Joyce Leung
Jun 2008
Intermediate
7 votes
20775 views
Moroccan Fish Soup

Moroccan Fish Soup

This is a flavorful, spicy soup that happens to be Moroccan but will remind you of fish soups found from Spain to Russia. It is a classic! Serves…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2008
Advanced
4 votes
23664 views
FELAFEL SANDWICH (Middle Eastern Fritters)

FELAFEL SANDWICH (Middle Eastern Fritters)

This is one of my favorite "street foods" in the Middle East. It is originated in Egypt as a snack. Here is my…

MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB
Dec 2010
Advanced
1 vote
5017 views
Basic Baked custard

Basic Baked custard

A tasty, simple and inexpensive dessert that can be made with a wide range of flavours and served with many different additions. Some of the…

Peter Brown
Oct 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2977 views
Fresh chili paste

Fresh chili paste

Fresh chili paste

CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY
Aug 2010
Professional
1 vote
11296 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
GARLIC CHICKEN

GARLIC CHICKEN

GARLIC CHICKEN

CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY
Jun 2010
Professional
2 votes
2557 views
BEST EVER FRUITY FIBRE RUSKS / BOERBESKUIT (SOUTH AFRICAN)

BEST EVER FRUITY FIBRE RUSKS / BOERBESKUIT (SOUTH AFRICAN)

Moorishly fruitful with a citrusy burst on the tongue! Makes: 72 + 55 = Total 127 Rusks using a 72 & 55 Rusk…

Gypsy-Rose Belladonna Kilachef
Aug 2012
Advanced
1 vote
6328 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
Side order of sliced fruit and watermelon

Side order of sliced fruit and watermelon

Side order of sliced fruit and watermelon

CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY
Jun 2010
Professional
1 vote
9384 views
Curried Peanut and Tomato Soup

Curried Peanut and Tomato Soup

I adore this soup - so easy to make, delicious and satisfying. I've also made it with chunks of sweet potato added for a stand-alone meal soup.…

Gloria Bass
Mar 2009
Advanced
2 votes
5589 views
Moroccan Tomato & Green Pepper Salad

Moroccan Tomato & Green Pepper Salad

Time to put those Preserved Lemons to work in the kitchen - they've been developing their totally unique and…

Amos Miller
Jan 2011
Professional
3 votes
8364 views