1,609 African Recipes
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The majority of this collection draws from two dominant African culinary traditions: West African dishes centred on Nigerian cooking (jollof rice, egusi soup, suya, plantain stews, palm-oil soups) and Ethiopian and East African recipes (injera-based stews, doro wat, tibs, pilau rice, spiced lentils). A small selection of North and Sub-Saharan dishes rounds out the catalog. Many recipes are naturally vegan or vegetarian. Browse by diet from the Vegan or Vegetarian pages, or use the regional filters below to narrow to West African, Nigerian, Ethiopian, or other sub-traditions.
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Shop these African recipes on Instacart →Injera Flatbread Starter from Teff Flour
Traditional Ethiopian sourdough flatbread made from teff flour with a light, spongy texture perfect for scooping up stews.
Injera Crêpes with Lentil Misir Wot Sauce
Soft, tangy injera crêpes paired with a slow-simmered spicy red lentil stew, a staple of Ethiopian vegetarian cuisine.
Berbere-Spiced Lentil Stew with Turmeric Ginger Cabbage
A warming Ethiopian-inspired lentil stew infused with homemade berbere spices, paired with a vibrant turmeric and ginger sautéed cabbage and potatoes.
Slow-Cooked Nigerian Egusi Soup with Spinach and Beef
A rich and hearty Nigerian stew featuring ground melon seeds, tender beef, and fresh spinach, slow-cooked to develop deep, comforting flavors.
Slow Cooker Nigerian Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes
Hearty beef stew slow-cooked in a spiced tomato sauce with sweet potatoes, perfect for comforting family meals.
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.
Sautéed Collard Greens with Garlic and Red Chili Flakes
A simple Ethiopian-inspired side of tender collard greens quickly sautéed with garlic and a touch of heat from red chili flakes for a vibrant, healthy accompaniment.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Chicken Tibs with Berbere Pan Sauce
Quick sautéed chicken cubes seasoned with berbere spice blend and served with a bold, spiced pan sauce perfect for a weeknight meal.
Slow-Roasted Ethiopian Doro Wat with Hard-Boiled Eggs
A rich and spicy chicken stew slow-cooked in a berbere and niter kibbeh-infused sauce, served traditionally with hard-boiled eggs.
Ethiopian-Spiced Vegetable Injera Wraps
Fresh injera flatbread filled with sautéed vegetables seasoned with berbere spice for a vibrant and healthy wrap.
Atayef-Inspired Ethiopian Coffee Cake with Cardamom
A fragrant Ethiopian coffee-flavored cake infused with cardamom and a honey drizzle, inspired by the country's deep coffee culture and traditional flavors.
Spiced Beef and Chickpea Tagine
A fragrant Moroccan-inspired tagine featuring tender beef chunks and chickpeas simmered in a spicy tomato sauce, served over fluffy couscous.
Slow-Cooked Lentil Misir Wot with Red Chili and Niter Kibbeh
A rich Ethiopian lentil stew made with red lentils simmered in clarified spiced butter and vibrant chili sauce for a deeply flavorful vegetarian entrée.
Simmered Split Peas with Turmeric and Coriander
Golden split peas gently simmered with fragrant turmeric and coriander for a simple, nourishing side dish rooted in Ethiopian flavors.
Kitfo-Style Spiced Beef Tartare
A finely minced raw beef dish seasoned with mitmita and niter kibbeh, served traditionally with mild cheese and greens.
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