Recipezaar: Northern Africa,Lentils recipes

Moroccan Lentil Soup

Thu, 15 Nov 2001 11:51:48 -0500

This is a very special soup, great in the winter for taking the chill away. -- posted by Mirj

Shurit Ads (Lentil & Garlic Soup)

Sun, 25 Nov 2001 14:35:02 -0500

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Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup

Fri, 04 Jan 2002 16:49:46 -0500

This is fast and healthy! -- posted by RecipeNut

North African Lentil Soup

Tue, 16 Apr 2002 11:55:59 -0400

Great for a light supper! Serve with a crusty baguette spread with some roasted garlic, a tossed salad with wild baby greens and a balsamic vinaigrette and you're on your way! Make a double batch and the leftovers freeze well, too. -- posted by Sue L

Koshari

Wed, 04 Sep 2002 19:52:16 -0400

I like to think of this vegetarian dish as Egyptian-style chilli. I was first introduced to it during a trip to Egypt four years ago, where it was nearly all we ate for a week! It's served in "fast food" type restaurants, sold from carts by street vendors and made in the home. There can be many variations, but this is close to the one I grew to love. By the way, this is a great recipe when you need to feed a crowd on the cheap. -- posted by Sackville

Meatless Harira (A Moroccan soup)

Sun, 27 Oct 2002 22:00:25 -0500

This recipe is adapted from the one found in Paula Wolfert's "Couscous and Other Good Foods From Morocco". It should be stated that traditionally, the soup is made with meat, usually lamb. However, my husband (who is Moroccan) doesn't like it with meat, and so I came up with a meatless version; the broth cube adds some "meaty" flavor. Also, garam masala is Indian, not Moroccan; however, it is close to the Moroccan spice "ras el hanout" and adds a good flavor to the soup. This soup is traditionally prepared during Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting; however, it is good at any time, especially when cold weather arrives. -- posted by Nicole Isabella

Low Fat Zucchini Frittata

Mon, 03 Mar 2003 20:06:45 -0500

A very good Low Fat Frittata, you can use or include other veggies or substitute other veggies for the zucchini, A good appetizer or entree. The recipe comes from the American Heart Association, -- posted by Barb Gertz

Moroccan Lentil Salad (Healthy)

Thu, 24 Jul 2003 20:00:04 -0400

Oh, yum, yum...I bought a big bottle of whole cloves at Sam's a while ago and found this recipe to use them. It is fantastic. I pretty much followed it exactly, except for the garlic change. I also added two diced Roma tomatoes. It is very healthy--low fat, with only 2 tsp olive oil!!--and authentic-tasting. -- posted by spatchcock

Koshari

Thu, 29 Jan 2004 20:00:29 -0500

It is from Egypt. -- posted by Rivin

Red Lentil and Vegetable Stew

Fri, 30 Jan 2004 20:01:25 -0500

Wonderful stew, can be a vegetarian meal on its own. Or you can add some diced or shredded smoked duck, if you like meat. The red lentils break down, and cause this to be like a really rich soup. If you need to stretch this out, you can serve it over white rice, to do a sort of "beans and rice" thing. -- posted by "Pink Eyed" Jim Cortina

Diana's Egyptian Lentils & Rice

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 19:59:57 -0400

Easy. Healthy. Vegan. Crockpot. Yummy. How can you *not* want to make this? Credit goes to "Diana in Wisconsin" of the Simple Living Discussion Forums. The amount of servings depends on whether you're making this as a main dish or a side. -- posted by Roosie

Persian Lentil Rice - Addes Pilaf

Mon, 27 Sep 2004 20:00:13 -0400

I had this one day, at a Persian restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. It was so good with some okra stew or oxtail stew that I had to try it myself. Serving is for two people, because that's how many people live at home. -- posted by rainna

Moroccan Chicken and Lentils

Tue, 23 Nov 2004 20:00:04 -0500

I clipped this recipe from the January 2004 Bon Appetit, and just got around to trying it... we absolutely loved it and I can't wait to make it again. It's really a quick and easy weeknight supper, and it makes the kitchen smell luscious! Since this serves 12, I cut the recipe by 1/4 when I made it (and it fed two happy people), but I'll include the original measurements and serving size here. -- posted by EdsGirlAngie

Lentil Soup With Spinach and Lemon (Ads Bi Hamud)

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:04:45 -0400

A rich lentil soup recipe which I've adapted from an online Jamie Oliver recipe, and posted here in response to a Forum request for a lentil soup recipe without tomatoes. The preparation and cooking times below do not include the one hour required for soaking the lentils. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Kusherie (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:03:32 -0400

Easy to make, despite the recipe length, and high in protein. In Egypt this is served with plain yogurt as a side dish. From Mennonite cookbook More-With-Less. -- posted by Kaarin

Lentil and Spinach Salad With Onion, Cumin and Garlic

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 12:59:22 -0400

A wonderfully earthy salad that is great for a picnic or with BBQd meats, that improves with standing and that is better served at room temperature rather than chilled. I am posting this Middle Eastern-style salad for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. I found it in English chef Brian Glover's fabulous book 'The Onion Cookbook': a real culinary haven for lovers of onions, garlic, leeks, spring onions, shallots and chives. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Hajar's Own Harira -- the National Soup of Morocco

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 16:23:35 -0400

There are as many recipes for harira as there are people who eat it though there are essentials. The beans and lentils, cilantro (fresh leaf), tomato and pasta of some sort. This is my own recipe based on ingredients and flavors which I enjoyed from other hariras. Harira is eaten all year, not only at Ramadan though it would not be Ramadan without it! This soup along with others is used traditionally for breakfast at sunset. This would be a first course served with accompaniments and bread before moving on to heavier foods. Many break fast with milk and dates; a very old tradition and I doubt that they knew way back when that the combination of natural sugar and the milk protein were a near perfect combination. Some find this a bit too rough for the first thing in the stomach. While harira is the national soup of Morocco, history tells that this is not a Moroccan invention but an invention of the Maghreb of which Morocco is a part. This recipe may look truly daunting though it really isn't. In our house the first course on the table is always either harira, chorba, or one of my stews; usually chicken, dates, pistachios and fruit. Then after that settles we move on to a normal main course without the use of garlic as it is forbidden during Ramadan. Before bed we will usually have a pot of tea and a rice pudding, dessert couscous or just the tea. Shebakia, the very honey sweet special Ramadan sesame cookies are always here though we prefer to have them with coffee and not necessarily daily. -- posted by Miss Elizabeth

True Moroccan Lentil Soup

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:56:04 -0400

This is one of my favorite lentil soups outside of one I had in Rome many years ago now. There are thousands of "Moroccan" Lentil Soup recipes out there; especially on the internet where everyone is a "Moroccan Cook" simply by using the spices used in Morocco. That is not what Moroccan cooking is about. Yes, it is the spicing but how much? How many? Which types? Just as anyone can add garlic and basil to a dish and call it Italian food, is it? I think, in fact, I know not. That it may have ingredients well known to and used in many regions of Italy does not make it authentic. I will settle for nothing less than real life authenticity when it comes to Moroccan food; or the food of any country/region. It is in the knowledge, technique, time and simplicity where one finds authenticity; not necessarily in Gourmet Magazine or from Aunt Rita who went to Morocco, or anywhere, once 45 years ago on a five day tour blitz. This one is simple and hearty. -- posted by Miss Elizabeth

Egyptian Lentil Soup

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:00:35 -0400

Lentil soups are ingrained in North African cuisine and this quick and simple soup is adapted from a international recipe website. Included in the Zaar World Tour 2005 swap, africa. -- posted by Lauralie41

Moroccan Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Soup

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 13:18:40 -0400

Nabbed this from a Whole Foods recipe. Very good especially with the chamoula (separate recipe). This is very chunky, if you want a thin soup add more veggie broth, if you want a thicker soup take some of the chickpeas and lentils and puree them in a blender, then add them back into the soup. -- posted by She-Thing

Moroccan Couscous and Lentil Salad

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:02:17 -0400

Another recipe from Epicurious. Can substitute rice, quinoa or larger couscous as well. -- posted by Wendys Kitchen

Moroccan Lentil Soup

Sun, 30 Oct 2005 05:59:54 -0500

This is a delicious, healthy, colorful soup. From Fields Of Greens by Annie Somerville. Freshly toasted and ground spices really make a difference here. -- posted by Saguaro

Lentils With Spinach and Yoghurt

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 18:20:48 -0500

Delicious side dish to serve as part of an African / middle Eastern dinner. I use the canned italian brown lentils to make it simpler. -- posted by Wendys Kitchen

Lentil Tagine

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:31:02 -0500

Rich and spicy and healthy and vegetarian and, despite the long list, really easy! Great over couscous and with Chermoulah on the side. -- posted by Chef Kate

Lemony Yellow Lentils

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 17:11:36 -0400

Ethiopian style yellow lentil side dish. Serve this over brown rice; injera to scoop it up. From Sunset Magazine March 2006. Awaken your senses! -- posted by Cookgirl

Fool Mudammas (Egyptian Lentils)

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:13:16 -0400

Time does not include allowing the beans to soak overnight or time spent chilling. Posted for Zaar World Tour 2006. You can use the pink Egptian lentils if you want an authentic dish. This can be served on lettuce lined salad plates and garnished with scallions. -- posted by Annisette

Harira (Moroccan Lentil Soup)

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:54:15 -0400

Tomato soup with lentils,chickpeas, and vermicelli pasta. Perfect for those cold winter days. This soup is served everyday during the holy month of Ramadan. This is a modified recipe from my mother. -- posted by misscasablanca

Yemiser Salata Niter Kebbeh Doo Dah Doo Dah

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 15:41:34 -0400

A fusion of two Ethiopian classic dishes. I recommend LikeitLoveIt's Niteh Kebbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter)Recipe #13952 for this recipe. Lentil recipe found online somewhere..?? -- posted by Cookgirl

It's Winter Lentil Soup (Egyptian-Shorbaat Aads)

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:06:17 -0500

This is so yummy, so creamy and an excellent hearty soup for winter! There are many variations, I like this one, mine (uh em) best. It tends to thicken as it sits, so your leftovers, you may want to add a bit of chicken of vegetable stock to thin a bit. Believe me, don't skip the fried pita bread, or substitute croutons, the fried pita really makes this soup! Enjoy! -- posted by cooking in cairo...

Lentil and Tomato Salad

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:41:26 -0500

This is an unusual salad which contains green or brown lentils. For best results lentils should be soaked overnight if possible. It is a great source of protein, and can be served along with other vegetable dishes. I remember reading that the protein intake from pulses is doubled if served at the same time as a yoghurt-based dish, and so I tend to serve a yoghurt salad as a further accompaniment -- posted by Scots Lass/Cairo

Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:09:54 -0500

One of the best vegetable soups I've had in ages! Extremely easy to make and very cheap (leave out the saffron if you don't already have any)! This lemony, peppery soup is traditionally enjoyed at the end of a day of fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. This is a vegetarian version of the thick and aromatic soup. More like a stew. From the 2/2007 issue of Canadian House & Home. -- posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend

Turkey Lentil Ragout

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:23:35 -0500

I got this recipe from a Williams-Sonoma cookbook and I love it because it is hearty but not fatty, extremely flavorful, and easily adaptable to large crowds -- not to mention unique, delicious and healthy! You can substitute any meat for the turkey. I'm not a mint lover so I usually do a little more parsley than mint. Don't let the length of the recipe fool you...it's mostly just spices. Serve this when you want to impress company while making an easy meal! -- posted by Gina Farina

Marrakesh Lentil Stew

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:36:02 -0500

A wonderfully rich and savoury lentil stew, perfect for a cold winter's day... -- posted by Auntie Mags

Winter Squash, Chickpea & Red Lentil Stew

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:06:54 -0400

Inspired by the flavors of North Africa, this vegetarian stew replaces the tagine with the crock pot. The combination of saffron, ginger and cinnamon give of a wonderful aroma and flavor. It would tempting to substitute canned chickpeas here but you will get a different result. In this dish the chickpeas while tender have greater firmness than the canned type. Time saving tip: Prepare the ingredients the night before, placing the cubed squash, carrots, onions, tomato paste, garlic and ginger in one sealable bag or covered container, the lentils and dried spices in another. In the morning add the contents of both bags/containers, the soaked chickpeas and broth to your crock pot, turn it on and go. -- posted by justcallmetoni

Soft Lentils With Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions

Wed, 23 May 2007 20:49:35 -0400

I got this recipe from Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven. It sounds complicated because of all the steps, but it's quite easy to make, especially if you know how to roast tomatoes. This goes great with with couscous or a long grain rice. -- posted by poo235

Lentils and Rice (Koshary) (Egypt)

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:55:01 -0400

Yet another recipe I discovered on the "World Hearth Circle of International Cooking." This looks promising as a meatless main dish or a side dish. -- posted by Happy Hippie

Algerian Lamb and Lentil Soup

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:43:03 -0400

Maria Luisa Scott and Jack Denton Scotts have traveled the world and collected its recipes in their many books. This is from "A World of Pasta". Posted for ZWT3 - Northern Africa. The lentils must be soaked for 2 hours before cooking so plan ahead. -- posted by acerast

Lentil and Smoked Sausage Soup (North African)

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 21:20:20 -0400

This is my kind of recipe. I found it on the allrecipes.com website. It was submitted by Cheryl Irwin who states: "A hearty soup, packed with lentils, smoked vegetarian sausage, onion, cabbage, and tomatoes." -- posted by Happy Hippie

Moroccan Lentil & Vegetable Soup

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 23:40:41 -0400

Not only does this taste good its very healthy. This recipe is from a diabetic cook book. Lots of vegetable, and because the lentils are high in soluble fiber this is a good recipe to lower blood cholesterol. -- posted by Marlitt

Spicy Lentil Pot

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:12:12 -0400

An Egyptian recipe from "Extending the Table" cookbook. Also known as Shorbet Addis. -- posted by luvinlif2k

Curried Lentil and Couscous Soup

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:09:22 -0400

A spicy soup that's high in fiber, and packs a lot of flavor. I came up with the recipe after eating a Safeway Enlighten Lentil Couscous soup cup. -- posted by SuperSpike

North African Meatless Stew

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:30:04 -0400

The original recipe uses beef chuck, but I adapted it to use veggie crumbles that resemble meat. I used Morningstar Farms "sausage" soy crumbles, but you could use ground beef or cubed chuck, or any similar type of main ingredient. I use the "fire-roasted" type of diced tomatoes to get the smoky flavor in the stew. -- posted by Susiecat too

Moroccan Eggplant With Garbanzo Beans

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:52:30 -0400

This vegetarian dish is full of flavor, substantial, and makes a complete nutritious meal high in protein. The blended spices of garam masala make this dish rich tasting without being high in fat, and can be easily found in the spice section of your favorite market. From The World's Healthiest Foods website. -- posted by wirkwoman1

Good Eats Lentil Soup

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:10:49 -0400

Adapted from Alton Brown's Good Eats, this is wonderful soup! I have tweaked it a little, after reading all the reviews. Enjoy! To make the soup more of a main meal, add soy chorizo to it! -- posted by Sharon123

Djemma El Fna Harira Soup

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:45:14 -0500

I just came back from Marrakesh and had to recreate the Harira I had in the Djemma El Fna market. I read about 20 recipes and used what I thought was the best of all of them, then used my tastebud memories for the rest. This is an extremely flexible recipe, and should be adjusted to suit your tastes. Don't be daunted, it is exceptionally easy! Harira is the soup that is traditionally used to break the fast each day during Ramadan. Note: the spice mix "ras el hanout" is a special blend of 15 - 35 spices created by each spice merchant to his own tastes. It is available to buy through various websites, or you might search the various ingredients and try making your own (I brought some home). -- posted by AngiC

Moroccan Harira Soup

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:50:08 -0500

This thick soup is a wonderful comfort food. It's easy to make, delicious and healthy! I know the spices sound strange, but the end result is an excellent savory soup. Good enough for company! -- posted by Wish I Could Cook

Algerian Adess - Traditional Lentil Soup / Stew - Family Recipe!

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:05:36 -0500

This is my family recipe for adess. I often cook it in the pressure cooker as it saves a lot of time! This recipe freezes well & is simple to make. -- posted by Um Safia

Lentil & Chicken Tagine

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:32:55 -0500

This recipe is good even without the chicken. I use my pressure cooker to cut down on the cook time. If you are using a regular pot the time should be doubled. -- posted by Nasseh

Shorbet Ads (Lentil Soup)

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:59:57 -0400

A dear friend of mine gave me this recipe. Her mother made this for their family while she was growing up. Amazing soup with a surprisingly meaty texture and beautiful color. Wow! Even cooler? The variations she suggested. I've tried the Baghdadi variation - and I can't imagine the other ones being anything less than marvelous. This is THE lentil soup recipe I use now. -- posted by MechanicalJen

Crock-Pot Moroccan Chicken and Lentils

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:48:24 -0400

Prep: 20 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours in Crock Pot (high) *Note: I have never had any Moroccan food unless I made it. We have no Moroccan restaurants or anything like that where I live. This is in no way an authentic Moroccan recipe, but it is Moroccan-inspired, and quite tasty. -Also- you may want to add more or less spices to your taste- Depending on the quality of your spices, if they are freshly ground or pre-packaged, or just the little quirks of nature that make some spices stronger than others! -- posted by LauraBelle

Moroccan Stuffed Eggplant

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:33:27 -0400

This is a derivation of a recipe called Eggplant Marrakech from "Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant". The original recipe called for Berbere (a spice mix), vermicelli, cooked brown rice and cooked chickpeas. I didn't have any of that, so I substituted masalas, jasmine rice, baby Bella mushrooms and uncooked lentils. It turned out well -- spicy and delicious. It is definitely not a low-salt dish, though! You can substitute mixed spices for the masalas if you wish. Enjoy! -- posted by MomtoAJC

Moroccan Spiced Salmon over Lentils

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:27:44 -0400

This is a wonderful spicy fish dish with a tomato sauce & lentils. -- posted by Nasseh

Lentil Soup

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:32:05 -0400

This nutritional soup recipe, which is typical of North Africa & the Middle East, was found on the internet & slightly tweaked. -- posted by Sydney Mike

Vegetarian Harira

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:42:05 -0500

Harira is the Moroccan soup served daily to break the sunrise-to-dusk fasting period during the month of Ramadan, the Muslim holiday. This vegetarian version offers a healthier option to those who chose to not eat meat. You can also add a small amt of pasta, such as angel hair or vermicelli broken into small pieces, if you wish. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Stir'n'dine Couscous

Mon, 04 May 2009 14:01:22 -0400

This makes a great light dinner served with Greek salad. -- posted by Irmgard

Lentils and Rice With Caramelized Onions

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:31:28 -0400

This can be served either warm or room temperature as an appetizer (good with toasted pita chips), or as a side to chicken. -- posted by mikekey

Egyptian Red Lentil Soup

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:30:42 -0500

This soup is considered to be a tradition for breaking the Ramadan fast in Egypt and is a traditional "Middle Eastern peace recipe". I got this from a Middle Eastern living blog and decided to share it since I was looking for red lentil recipes. Red lentils can be found in Indian and Middle Eastern grocery stores. This awesome soup is vegan and quite healthy. -- posted by the80srule

Egyptian Lentil Stew

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:26:55 -0500

This is a great recipe to make in the winter - it is a hearty lentil stew, takes about an hour to make (no matter how much you increase the portions), and goes with most other foods. Also, it is really really easy to make, and can usually be made with things that you have in the house already. Can be served cold or hot, but it is much better hot than cold. This recipe comes from the Middle East. -- posted by MasterZaar

Middle Eastern Style Three-Lentil Soup With Potatoes (Vegan)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:45:46 -0500

Based this off my other lentil soup recipe. You can find most of these ingredients in Indian grocery stores, it takes longer to cook because red lentils dissolve easily but the others don't. Particularly tasty with Recipe #411190. -- posted by the80srule