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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Tender cubes of beef sautéed with berbere spice and caramelized onions for a flavorful Ethiopian stir-fry classic called tibs.
Injera-Wrapped Spiced Vegetable and Chickpea Stew
A hearty Ethiopian-inspired vegetable and chickpea stew richly seasoned with berbere, wrapped in soft, sour injera flatbread for an authentic experience.
Slow-Simmered Misir Wot Red Lentil Stew
A vegan Ethiopian red lentil stew seasoned with berbere and slow-cooked to a thick, flavorful consistency perfect for scooping with injera.
Split Pea and Lentil Alicha Stew
A mild Ethiopian stew featuring yellow split peas and red lentils simmered with turmeric and fresh vegetables.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Coffee Pudding with Cardamom
A silky coffee pudding infused with Ethiopian coffee and warm cardamom, finished with a touch of honey for a subtly sweet and aromatic dessert.
Honey-Glazed Ethiopian Spiced Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken marinated in Ethiopian spices and honey, grilled to smoky perfection for a flavorful street food-inspired dish.
Four-Spice Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds
A slow-cooked Moroccan-inspired lamb tagine infused with warm spices and tender apricots, garnished with toasted almonds for a delightful texture contrast.
Ethiopian-Inspired Beef Tibs with Berbere and Roasted Vegetables
Tender cubes of beef sautéed with berbere spice and served alongside roasted carrots and potatoes for a flavorful, hearty meal.
Grilled Chicken Tibs with Garlic and Berbere Butter
Tender grilled chicken pieces sautéed with garlic and finished with a fragrant berbere-spiced butter glaze.
Spiced Kitfo-Style Beef Tartare
Finely minced raw beef tossed with clarified butter and Ethiopian mitmita spice for a vibrant, spicy tartare experience.
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