Cinnamon-Scented Devil’s Food Cupcakes recipe - 183 calories

Cinnamon-Scented Devil's Food Cupcakes recipe - 183 calories

Cinnamon-Scented Devil’s Food Cupcakes recipe - 183 calories

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups cups unsweetened cocoa powder
3 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/4 cups freshly brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
2 large egg yolks
2 large eggs
3/4 cup oil
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla

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Egyptian Spinach Soup recipe - 194 calories

Egyptian Spinach Soup recipe - 194 calories

Egyptian Spinach Soup recipe - 194 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb spinach (well washed, large stems removed)
1/3 cup basmati rice
4 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric (or 1/4 teaspoon Madras curry powder)
3-4 scallions, finely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

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East African Bread (Chapati) recipe - 158 calories

East African Bread (Chapati) recipe - 158 calories

East African Bread (Chapati) recipe - 158 calories

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon cooking oil
1 teaspoon salt
warm water, as needed

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Cinnamon Rice Pudding recipe - 155 calories

Cinnamon Rice Pudding recipe - 155 calories

Cinnamon Rice Pudding recipe - 155 calories

Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces pudding rice
1 cinnamon stick
1 ounce caster sugar
2 teaspoons butter
2 3/4 cups low-fat milk

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Honey-Roasted Raisins and Nuts recipe - 186 calories

Honey-Roasted Raisins and Nuts recipe - 186 calories

Honey-Roasted Raisins and Nuts recipe - 186 calories

Ingredients:
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Moroccan Chickpea Soup recipe - 181 calories

Moroccan Chickpea Soup (Hasa al Hummus) recipe - 181 calories

Moroccan Chickpea Soup (Hasa al Hummus) recipe - 181 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup dried garbanzo beans (chickpeas), soaked overnight
2 tomatoes, peeled and diced (optional)
8 cups water
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups onions, chopped
1 small hot pepper, chopped finely
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped finely
1/2 cup fresh coriander, leaf chopped finely
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh black pepper

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Potato Salad with Curried Mayo recipe - 194 calories

Potato Salad with Curried Mayo recipe - 194 calories

Potato Salad with Curried Mayo recipe - 194 calories

Ingredients:
2 3/4 lbs salad potatoes, halved
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 bunch spring onion
4 sticks celery, thickly sliced
7 oz low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon peanut oil or sunflower oil
1 tablespoon madras curry paste
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds (plus a little more to serve)
salt and black pepper, to taste

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Vegetarian Black Bean Soup recipe - 169 calories

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup recipe - 169 calories

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup recipe - 169 calories

Ingredients:
2 cups dried black beans
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups diced carrots
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped red bell peppers
2 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
2 cups chopped celery
3 bay leaves
10 cups water
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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White Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe - 126 calories

White Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe - 126 calories

White Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe - 126 calories

Ingredients:
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg yolk
125 g butter, melted
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

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Italian Turkey Meatballs recipe - 166 calories

Italian Turkey Meatballs recipe - 166 calories

Italian Turkey Meatballs recipe - 166 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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