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 →Berbere-Spiced Lentil Stew with Collard Greens and Tomato
A vibrant Ethiopian-inspired vegetarian stew featuring red lentils simmered with berbere spice, fresh tomatoes, and tender collard greens for a nutritious and flavorful meal.
Slow-Cooked Ethiopian Lamb Tibs with Garlic and Rosemary
Tender lamb tibs slow-cooked with garlic, rosemary, and Ethiopian spices, resulting in a rich and aromatic dish perfect for a hearty dinner.
Berbere-Spiced Vegetable Stir Fry
Colorful vegetables tossed in a bold berbere spice sauce, stir-fried for a quick, vibrant, and flavorful vegan dish.
Pan-Roasted Ethiopian-Inspired Tilapia with Garlic and Berbere
Tender tilapia fillets pan-roasted with garlic and a fragrant berbere spice rub, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Berbere-Spiced Lamb Kebabs with Yogurt Sauce
Juicy lamb kebabs marinated in a berbere spice blend and served with a cooling garlic yogurt sauce, perfect for grilling or broiling.
Honey-Spiced Ethiopian Lentil Salad with Citrus Dressing
A refreshing lentil salad featuring warm Ethiopian spices, sweet honey, and a bright citrus dressing for balance.
Injera-Crusted Lentil Pancakes with Spiced Yogurt Drizzle
A vegetarian Ethiopian-inspired dish featuring savory lentil pancakes with a tangy spiced yogurt sauce, perfect for brunch or a light meal.
Sautéed Ethiopian Collard Greens with Garlic and Ginger
Tender collard greens cooked with garlic, ginger, and mild spices for a flavorful Ethiopian vegetable side dish.
Spicy Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds
Slow-cooked lamb tagine infused with warm Moroccan spices, sweet dried apricots, and crunchy almonds for a rich and aromatic stew.
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.
Steamed Injera-Inspired Millet Pancakes
Light and spongy steamed pancakes made from millet flour, inspired by Ethiopian injera, perfect for breakfast or as a base for savory toppings.
Steamed Injera Dumplings with Lentil and Berbere Filling
Soft injera-based dumplings filled with a flavorful lentil and berbere spice mixture, steamed to tender perfection for a unique African vegetarian dish.
Simmered Kitfo Spiced Beef with Niter Kibbeh Butter
A rich Ethiopian dish of finely chopped beef gently cooked with spiced clarified butter and mild chili, delivering a velvety texture and vibrant flavor.
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