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 →Quick Injera-Style Teff Flatbread on Stovetop
A fast version of Ethiopia's famous injera made with teff flour, cooked on the stovetop to produce soft, spongy flatbreads perfect for scooping stews.
Sautéed Beef Tibs with Berbere and Fresh Rosemary
Tender cubes of beef quickly sautéed with berbere spice, fresh rosemary, and onions for a flavorful Ethiopian-style stir fry.
Honey-Simmered Teff Porridge with Cardamom and Toasted Nuts
A creamy Ethiopian teff grain porridge gently simmered with fragrant cardamom and sweetened with honey, topped with toasted nuts for crunch.
Slow-Simmered Lentil Misir Wot with Spiced Niter Kibbeh
A hearty Ethiopian lentil stew cooked slowly in a fragrant blend of berbere and niter kibbeh, perfect for a warming vegetarian meal.
Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Authentic Moroccan Spice Blend
Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared and coated in a fragrant Moroccan spice rub, finished with a lemon and herb drizzle for brightness.
Grilled Ethiopian-Inspired Berbere Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken marinated in a spicy berbere blend and grilled to smoky perfection, served with a cooling yogurt dipping sauce.
Honey-Spiced Ethiopian Coffee Cake with Cardamom and Cinnamon
A moist and fragrant coffee cake infused with warm cardamom and cinnamon, sweetened with honey for a subtle floral note inspired by Ethiopian coffee culture.
Slow-Cooked Doro Wat Spiced Chicken Stew
A rich Ethiopian chicken stew simmered in a deeply flavorful berbere and niter kibbeh-spiced sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ethiopian-Inspired Coffee Spice Braised Lamb Shanks
Tender lamb shanks slowly braised in a rich tomato and coffee-spiced sauce, drawing inspiration from the volcanic soil and high elevation flavors of Mt. Elgon.
Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Lamb and Apricot Tagine
Slow-cooked lamb infused with warm Moroccan spices and sweet dried apricots, creating a rich and aromatic North African stew.
Slow-Simmered Moroccan Chickpea Stew
A hearty vegetarian stew bursting with aromatic spices and tender chickpeas, ideal for a comforting dinner.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Vegetable Stew with Teff Grain
A vibrant vegetable stew simmered with Ethiopian spices served over nutrient-rich teff grain for a wholesome meal.
Injera-Wrapped Lentil Sambusas with Berbere Dipping Sauce
Crispy lentil-filled sambusas wrapped in injera flatbread, served with a spicy berbere yogurt dipping sauce.
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