Healthy + African recipes (17)

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Aubergine dip

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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Roasting the aubergine gives this moutabal as it is known in the Lebanon, or baba ganoush, as it is known in Egypt, its mellow flavour.

Broad Bean Breakfast Spread

Recipe by: Beverly Estes

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A deliciously seasoned broad bean, onion and tomato spread. This recipe is inspired by a dish traditionally served with pitta bread for breakfast in Egypt. A great way to use broad beans when they're in season, but feel free to use frozen when they're not.

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Cameroonian Spinach

Recipe by: Becky

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This recipe is modified from food I ate whilst in Cameroon. This is traditionally served with a whole barbecued chicken, potatoes and plantains. You eat everything with your fingers - it tastes much better that way!

Couscous Casablanca

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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A hearty veggie stew with couscous. Couscous is the staple food of much of North Africa, where it is often served topped with tender, colourful vegetables, drenched in delicious gravy and spiced with a traditional hot chilli sauce called harissa.

Couscous with chickpeas

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Taking its inspiration from North African cuisine, this healthy, wholesome vegetarian dish makes a satisfying main course.

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Hot Moroccan bean soup

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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This filling soup is given extra heat with harissa, the fiery chilli paste from North Africa.

Kashtouri

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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This popular Egyptian dish of rice, macaroni and lentils in a spicy tomato sauce makes a quick light meal.

Lentils with macaroni

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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This highly spiced dish from Egypt is perfect for vegetarians because it is so rich with protein, due to the combination of lentils and pasta. You'll love the interesting texture and mix of flavours.

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Madagascan salad

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Red-hot chilli brings out the flavours of this fruity, tropical salad.

Moroccan braised chicken

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Adding chickpeas, dried fruit and warming spices to meat or poultry stews is typical of Moroccan cooking. Serve with couscous or flatbread for a wholesome meal.

Moroccan carrot dip

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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Hot, sweet spices bring a taste of North African sun to this dip.

Moroccan Lentil Soup

Recipe by: Grace and Mae

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This delightfully spicy, hearty soup is thick, delicious and nutritious, especially in winter! Makes a perfect vegan meal.

Moroccan wraps

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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These wraps flavoured with mint, cumin, garlic, lemon and tahini make great light lunches, portable feasts and super-quick suppers.

Roasted vegetable couscous

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Couscous is the national dish of Morocco, and this authentic-tasting version, with roasted vegetables and hot sauce, will transport you there.

Spicy lamb tagine with couscous

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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Capture the atmosphere of Morocco with this filling stew of lamb, fruit and vegetables, served with fluffy couscous.

Tuna with Moroccan Spices and Bean Salad

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Moroccan ras-el-hanout spice mix is a terrific flavouring for rapidly seared tuna accompanied by a sweet-sour bean salad. Serve with flatbreads and a watercress and rocket salad tossed with fresh coriander. Delicious!

Tunisian briks

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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These little savoury pasties are traditionally deep-fried, but this healthier version is baked to keep the fat content low. They make a great lunch or picnic dish, served with a tomato salsa or minty yoghurt and a crisp vegetable salad.