Quick and easy African 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
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
African Spinach ( Muriwo )

African Spinach ( Muriwo )

Virtually every township house in Zimbabwe has a small vegetable patch in the yard on which one of a variety of muriwo is grown. Virtually every…

Grant Loney
Aug 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
7019 views
Moroccan Chicken

Moroccan Chicken

Quick & easy flavorful chicken dish with zucchini, tomatoes & eggplant.

Baking Barrister
Jul 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
5644 views
Moroccan Split Pea Soup

Moroccan Split Pea Soup

This is a delicious and beautiful recipe I adapted from one in Paula Wolfert's beautiful book "the food of morocco". The split pea soup has…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2012
Advanced
3 votes
7226 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
Spinach Stir-fry

Spinach Stir-fry

Spinach is beautifully delicious on rice if prepared properly. It's healthy and goes well with rice. Remember, Proteins are essential! :-)

Kike Nkana
May 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
4778 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
COBB SALAD

COBB SALAD

COBB SALAD

CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY
Jun 2010
Professional
1 vote
3256 views
Lentils & Vegetables ~ Moroccan Style

Lentils & Vegetables ~ Moroccan Style

I began making this dish in the 1970s and it has evolved since then into a great Winter favorite. This will…

Amos Miller
Jan 2012
Professional
3 votes
8359 views