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 Spiced Honey Butter
Light and slightly sour teff pancakes inspired by Ethiopian injera, served with a warm honey butter infused with cinnamon and cardamom.
Smoky Paprika and Berbere Ethiopian Chicken Curry
A vibrant and smoky chicken curry featuring a bold blend of smoked paprika, berbere, and warming spices cooked to juicy perfection.
Slow-Cooked Ethiopian Misir Wat Lentil Stew
A hearty, spiced red lentil stew simmered with berbere and onions, perfect as a comforting vegan main or side.
Wilted Collard Greens with Garlic and Ethiopian Spices
Tender collard greens sautéed with garlic and fragrant Ethiopian spices for a vibrant vegetable side dish.
Coffee-Spiced Honey Glazed Lamb Chops
Juicy lamb chops marinated with Ethiopian coffee grounds and honey, then grilled to perfection for a smoky, sweet-savory flavor.
Spiced Injera-Inspired Ethiopian Flatbread
A tangy, spongy flatbread made with teff flour and lightly fermented for authentic Ethiopian injera flavor and texture.
Slow-Roasted Ethiopian Spiced Beef Tibs with Garlic and Rosemary
Tender cubes of beef slowly roasted with garlic, rosemary, and traditional Ethiopian spices for a flavorful and aromatic dish.
Ethiopian-Inspired Coffee Rubbed Grilled Chicken Thighs
Juicy grilled chicken thighs coated in a robust Ethiopian coffee and spice rub, delivering deep smoky and aromatic flavors.
Coffee Ceremony-Style Brew with Cardamom
A fragrant Ethiopian coffee brewed with lightly crushed cardamom pods, served traditionally to highlight Ethiopia’s rich coffee heritage.
Injera-Crusted Lentil Stew with Berbere and Garlic
A hearty vegetarian stew featuring red lentils cooked with Ethiopian berbere spice and served topped with crispy injera pieces for texture.
Steamed Ethiopian Tibs with Sautéed Vegetables and Berbere Butter
Tender cubes of beef sautéed with onions and peppers in a berbere-spiced butter sauce, served with steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
Coconut Vegetable Ethiopian Curry with Turmeric and Fenugreek
A vibrant Ethiopian-inspired vegetable curry featuring turmeric, fenugreek, and creamy coconut milk simmered to perfection.
Pan-Seared Ethiopian Chicken with Fenugreek and Black Cardamom
A fragrant and savory chicken dish featuring pan-seared thighs infused with fenugreek, black cardamom, and berbere spices.
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