22 African Recipes
From Okra and Palm Oil Nigerian Soup with Shrimp and Spinach to Spiced Nigerian Turkey Stew with Tomato and Scotch Bonnet — browse 22 curated African recipes with step-by-step instructions, calorie counts, and one-tap Instacart ordering. Sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit.
This collection spans multiple African culinary traditions — West African dishes (jollof rice, egusi soup, suya, plantain stews), Ethiopian and East African recipes (injera-based stews, pilau rice, spiced lentils), and North and Sub-Saharan regional specialties. Many recipes are naturally vegan or vegetarian. Browse them by diet from the Vegan or Vegetarian pages, or use the regional filters below to narrow to West African, Nigerian, Ethiopian, North African, or other sub-traditions.
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Shop these African recipes on Instacart →Okra and Palm Oil Nigerian Soup with Shrimp and Spinach
A traditional Nigerian okra soup enriched with palm oil, tender shrimp, and fresh spinach, simmered to a silky and flavorful finish.
Spiced Nigerian Turkey Stew with Tomato and Scotch Bonnet
A richly spiced turkey stew simmered in a fragrant tomato and Scotch bonnet pepper sauce, perfect served with rice or fufu.
Slow-Cooked Nigerian Ogbono Soup with Tender Beef
A hearty Nigerian soup thickened with ground ogbono seeds, simmered with tender beef and leafy greens for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Simmered Nigerian Red Pepper Obe Ata Sauce
A vibrant Nigerian stew sauce made from blended red peppers, tomatoes, and onions, slowly simmered to deepen its rich flavor and perfect for pairing with rice or yam.
Slow-Simmered Berbere Chicken Stew with Injera Bites
A fragrant Ethiopian stew featuring berbere-spiced chicken slow-cooked until tender, served with traditional injera bread bites for dipping.
Coffee Ceremony-Spiced Coffee with Cardamom and Cinnamon
A fragrant Ethiopian-style coffee brewed with freshly ground beans, cardamom, and cinnamon for a warm and aromatic experience.
Vegan African Peanut Stew with Eggplant and Okra
A hearty vegan stew combining creamy peanut butter with tender eggplant, fresh okra, and warming spices for a comforting plant-based meal.
Pan-Seared Beef Suya with Spiced Peanut Sauce
Tender strips of beef marinated in a bold suya spice mix, pan-seared and served with a rich, garlicky peanut dipping sauce.
Spiced Vegan Jollof Rice with Scotch Bonnet
A vibrant vegan version of the classic West African Jollof rice, featuring smoky paprika, cumin, and a hint of scotch bonnet heat.
West African Spiced Tomato and Ginger Stew
A vibrant tomato stew infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and warm spices, perfect as a base or side dish.
Fried Plantain with Spiced Honey Drizzle
Sweet, caramelized fried plantains finished with a warm honey drizzle infused with ginger and chili for a perfect balance of flavors.
Spicy Peanut and Plantain Stew with Tomato and Collards
A vibrant African-inspired stew combining sweet fried plantains, tender collard greens, and a spicy peanut-tomato broth for a balanced, flavorful meal.
Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken with Spicy African Chili Marinade
Juicy grilled chicken marinated in a fiery peri-peri sauce packed with African spices and fresh chili heat.
Stewed Nigerian Egusi Soup with Leafy Greens
A hearty, thick melon seed stew enriched with tender greens and a savory blend of spices that create a deeply satisfying Nigerian classic.
Pilau Rice with Aromatic Spices and Beef
Fragrant pilau rice cooked with tender beef chunks and infused with warm spices, a beloved dish across East Africa.
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