1,609 African Recipes
Browse 1,609 African recipes with calorie counts, cook times, and one-tap Instacart ordering. Sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit. Updated weekly.
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 →Ethiopian-Inspired Lentil Stew with Berbere and Ginger
A hearty vegan lentil stew bursting with berbere spice and fresh ginger, perfect for a nourishing plant-based meal.
Ethiopian-Inspired Coffee Cardamom Pudding
A rich and silky pudding infused with Ethiopian coffee and aromatic cardamom, perfect as a comforting dessert.
Injera-Inspired Teff Flatbread with Spiced Clarified Butter
A soft, slightly sour teff flatbread inspired by traditional Ethiopian injera, served with aromatic spiced clarified butter.
Berbere-Spiced Roasted Lamb with Garlic-Yogurt Sauce
Tender roasted lamb leg rubbed with aromatic berbere spices, paired with a cooling garlic yogurt sauce to balance the heat.
Sautéed Gomen with Garlic and Ethiopian Spices
Tender collard greens cooked with garlic, ginger, and a hint of Ethiopian spices for a flavorful vegetable side dish.
Steamed Gomen with Garlic and Lemon
Tender Ethiopian-style collard greens gently steamed and tossed with garlic and lemon for a bright, fresh side dish.
Pan-Fried Sambusa with Lentil and Spiced Vegetable Filling
Golden, crisp sambusas filled with a savory mix of lentils, carrots, and Ethiopian spices, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Slow-Simmered Doro Wat with Berbere-Spiced Injera
A classic Ethiopian chicken stew slow-cooked in a rich, spicy berbere sauce, served atop traditional sourdough injera bread.
Sauteed Gomen with Garlic and Ginger
Tender collard greens sautéed with garlic and ginger, seasoned simply to highlight their earthy flavor, a classic Ethiopian side dish.
Slow-Cooked Tibs with Berbere and Bell Peppers
Tender cubes of beef slow-cooked with berbere spice, colorful bell peppers, and onions for a rich and aromatic Ethiopian-inspired dish.
Honey-Sesame Ethiopian Coffee Cake
A moist coffee cake infused with Ethiopian coffee and sweetened with honey, topped with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch.
Grilled Tibs Skewers with Mitmita and Berbere Marinade
Tender cubes of beef marinated in a fiery blend of Ethiopian mitmita and berbere spices, grilled to smoky perfection on skewers.
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