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 →Sautéed Berbere-Spiced Chicken with Injera Crumble
Tender chicken pieces infused with spicy berbere seasoning, served atop crumbled injera for an authentic Ethiopian-inspired dish.
Coffee Ceremony-Spiced Cardamom Coffee
Fragrant Ethiopian-style coffee brewed with freshly ground beans and aromatic green cardamom pods, evoking the traditional coffee ceremony.
Slow-Roasted Moroccan Lamb Shoulder with Harissa and Preserved Lemon
Tender lamb shoulder infused with fragrant Moroccan spices, slow-roasted with fiery harissa and preserved lemon for a bold, authentic taste.
Sambusa Pastry Triangles with Spiced Lentil Filling
Crunchy fried Ethiopian sambusas filled with a savory blend of spiced lentils and aromatic herbs, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Injera-Style Ethiopian Teff Flatbread
A tangy, spongy fermented flatbread made from teff flour, perfect as a base for Ethiopian stews and vegetable dishes.
Injera-Crusted Lentil Patties with Spiced Yogurt Sauce
Pan-fried lentil patties coated with crumbled injera bread, served with a cooling spiced yogurt sauce for contrast.
Slow-Cooked Lamb Tibs with Berbere and Red Wine Sauce
Tender lamb tibs braised slowly in a spicy berbere and deep red wine sauce, delivering layers of rich Ethiopian flavors.
Slow-Cooked Lentil Misir Wot with Niter Kibbeh
A rich Ethiopian lentil stew simmered with clarified spiced butter (niter kibbeh) and berbere, perfect for a hearty vegan meal.
Ethiopian-Inspired Lentil and Split Pea Wot
A rich, spicy vegetarian stew combining red lentils and yellow split peas simmered with classic Ethiopian spices for a comforting meal.
Doro Wat-Inspired Spiced Chicken Stew with Hard-Boiled Eggs
A rich and spicy Ethiopian chicken stew simmered with berbere and clarified butter, served with tender hard-boiled eggs to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Atayef-Inspired Honey and Cardamom Semolina Pancakes
Light, spongy semolina pancakes infused with cardamom and drizzled with honey, blending Ethiopian flavors with Middle Eastern dessert style.
Injera Flatbread Cooked on Nonstick Skillet
Soft, spongy Ethiopian injera flatbread made from teff flour, cooked on a hot skillet to create its signature bubbly texture.
Slow-Simmered Ethiopian Spiced Beef Stew with Berbere
A rich and spicy beef stew simmered slowly in a fragrant blend of Ethiopian berbere spices and clarified butter, offering a deep, warming flavor.
Slow-Roasted Lamb with Ethiopian Mitmita Rub
Rich lamb shoulder slow-roasted with a fiery mitmita spice rub, delivering tender meat with a bold, spicy crust.
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