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North African

13 recipes

Beetroot, walnut and orange salad

A vivid North African-style salad of orange segments, quartered cooked beetroot and baby leaves with cinnamon-candied walnuts, crumbled feta and a honey and orange blossom dressing.

North AfricanStarters & nibbles1 hrServes 4157 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: oranges

HB-17630 · Hand-built original

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Chicken and lemon tagine with herby tabbouleh

Chicken pieces browned in butter are simmered in a tagine of onion, ginger, cinnamon, ras-el-hanout, turmeric, saffron, preserved lemon and honey, with dates added for the final stretch. A herby bulgur tabbouleh with parsley, mint and coriander goes alongside.

North AfricanMain course2 hr 30 minServes 4480 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-17825 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate and almond ghriba

Moroccan chocolate and almond cookies with cracked, sugar-dusted tops and chewy centres. Rich with dark chocolate and fragrant with almond.

North AfricanCakes and baking2 hr 30 minMakes 20177 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: solids

HB-13144 · Hand-built original

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Grandma's Shakshuka

Eggs poached directly in a thickened tomato sauce with onion, garlic, red chili and sun-dried tomato paste, garnished with parsley and served with bread for dipping.

North AfricanBrunch1 hrServes 4228 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: olive or sunflower oil

HB-17300 · Hand-built original

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Harissa

A slow-roasted North African chili paste of red peppers, chillies and garlic cooked down with cumin and coriander until dry and concentrated, sealed under olive oil.

North AfricanOther2 hr 30 minMakes about 1 lb 2 oz691 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: quartered

HB-17280 · Hand-built original

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Harissa Paste

Dried guajillo peppers soaked until soft and blended with roasted red peppers, tomato paste, garlic, lemon and warm spices into a fiery North African paste.

north africanpantry staple, Sauce30 minServes 1330 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: peppers

HB-13997 · Hand-built original

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Lamb, preserved lemon and olive tagine

Lamb shoulder pieces are salted, browned in ghee and simmered at the lowest heat with saffron, turmeric, ginger and preserved lemon skins, then finished with green olives.

North AfricanMain course2 hr 30 minServes 4–550 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-7447 · Hand-built original

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Shakshuka

Shakshuka is an incredibly easy baked egg recipe that works just as well for brunch as it does for dinner. Smoky, sweet peppers combine with rich, creamy eggs and tangy yoghurt and salty feta for a completely moreish dish. Each serving provides 462 kcal, 26g protein, 28g carbohydrates (of which 25g sugars), 25g fat (of which 8g saturates), 8.5g fibre and 1.4g salt.

North AfricanMain course1 hrServes 4293 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: olive oil

HB-2036 · Hand-built original

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