African vegetarian recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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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
4 reviews
1 comment
20775 views
Black-Eyed Peas with Coconut Milk

Black-Eyed Peas with Coconut Milk

I adapted this from a recipe I found in the San Francisco Chronicle. My parents have told me that eating…

Mihir Shah
Jan 2009
Advanced 		6 votes
2 reviews
12111 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
1 review
2 comments
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
1 review
2 comments
5017 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
Couscous Salad

Couscous Salad

My favorite side dish to take to picnics or bbq's

Lyndsey
Jan 2008
Beginner 		6 votes
3 reviews
2 comments
15724 views
Winter Squash with Caramelized Onions Cassolita

Winter Squash with Caramelized Onions Cassolita

This was an outstanding dish that we served last night with a lamb tagine. It's fairly easy to put together,…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2013
Advanced 		2 votes
1 review
1 comment
3900 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
1 review
8359 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
Moroccan Bean Dip - Bessara

Moroccan Bean Dip - Bessara

If you like hummus, you will also like this simple and tasty bean dip. Fava beans are preferred, but Lima beans work well too. You can thin down…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2008
Advanced 		3 votes
2 reviews
9168 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
2 reviews
8364 views
Moussak’aa

Moussak’aa

Moussak’aa

CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY
Jun 2010
Professional 		2 votes
4046 views
Nkatekwan (groundnut soup)

Nkatekwan (groundnut soup)

This is a vegetarian adaptation of a traditional Ghanaian soup usually made with chicken.

Chris Patil
Feb 2008
Advanced 		3 votes
1 review
2 comments
7896 views
condiments for fuul

condiments for fuul

condiments for fuul

CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY
Jun 2010
Professional 		1 vote
3327 views
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