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-Style Teff Pancakes with Honey and Ethiopian Coffee Syrup
Light fermented teff pancakes inspired by traditional injera, served with a sweet honey and spiced Ethiopian coffee syrup.
Ginger-Spiced Ethiopian Lentil Salad
A vibrant, protein-packed salad featuring tender lentils tossed with fresh ginger, lemon, and Ethiopian-inspired spices.
Sautéed Chicken Tibs with Berbere and Fresh Tomatoes
Tender chicken cubes quickly sautéed with berbere spice, onions, and fresh tomatoes for a fragrant and colorful Ethiopian-inspired dish.
Slow-Simmered Lentil Stew with Berbere and Tomato
A hearty Ethiopian-style lentil stew infused with earthy berbere spice blend and slow simmered to a rich, thick consistency, perfect over injera or rice.
Injera-Wrapped Lentil Sambusas with Spiced Yogurt Dip
Crispy lentil-filled sambusas wrapped in injera flatbread and paired with a cooling yogurt dip infused with Ethiopian spices.
Slow-Cooked Berbere Chicken with Niter Kibbeh Butter
Tender chicken thighs simmered slowly in a spicy berbere sauce enriched with Ethiopian spiced clarified butter called niter kibbeh.
Steamed Teff and Chickpea Salad with Citrus Dressing
A light Ethiopian-inspired salad featuring steamed teff grains and chickpeas tossed in a bright citrus vinaigrette.
Steamed Ethiopian-Inspired Lentil and Vegetable Sambusas
Delicate, steamed sambusas filled with a savory blend of spiced lentils, carrots, and onions for a light yet flavorful vegetarian snack.
Saffron-Infused Moroccan Chickpea Stew
A fragrant stew simmered with saffron, chickpeas, tomatoes, and warming spices, delivering a comforting and vibrant vegetarian meal.
Toasted Injera Croutons with Berbere and Toasted Sesame
Crunchy croutons made by toasting leftover injera pieces with berbere spice and nutty toasted sesame seeds, perfect for salads or snacking.
Spiced Tibs Stir-Fry with Fresh Rosemary and Garlic
Sautéed cubes of tender beef seasoned with Ethiopian-inspired spices, fresh rosemary, and garlic for a quick and flavorful stir-fry.
Slow-Cooked Spiced Beef Tibs with Mitmita Pepper
Tender Ethiopian-style beef tibs slow-cooked with aromatic spices and fiery mitmita pepper for a rich, flavorful main dish.
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