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 →Spiced Butter Crisped Ethiopian Rice with Pomegranate Seeds
A fragrant Ethiopian-inspired rice dish where part of the cooked rice is crisped in spiced butter and topped with juicy pomegranate seeds for a vibrant finish.
Injera-Spiced Lentil Sambusas with Berbere Yogurt Dip
Crispy triangular pastries filled with spiced lentils inspired by Ethiopian flavors, paired with a cooling berbere-spiced yogurt dip for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Coffee Ceremony-Inspired Spiced Coffee Latte
A fragrant spiced coffee latte inspired by the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, infused with cardamom and cinnamon.
Quick Ethiopian-Inspired Coconut Berbere Chicken Curry
A fast and flavorful chicken curry combining Ethiopian berbere spices with creamy coconut milk, perfect for busy weeknights.
Slow-Simmered Doro Wat with Berbere and Niter Kibbeh
A rich Ethiopian chicken stew featuring tender chicken thighs braised in a deeply spiced berbere and clarified butter sauce, served traditionally with injera or rice.
Ayib Ethiopian-style Fresh Cheese with Herbs
A soft and mild homemade Ethiopian cheese blended with fresh herbs, perfect as a cooling accompaniment to spicy dishes.
Honey-Sesame Injera Flatbread with Spiced Coffee Glaze
A creative dessert featuring traditional injera pancakes drizzled with a warm Ethiopian coffee-infused honey glaze and toasted sesame seeds.
Slow-Braised Moroccan Lamb Shanks with Preserved Lemon
Tender lamb shanks slow-braised in a fragrant sauce of preserved lemon, garlic, and warm spices, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Lentil Alicha Stew with Turmeric and Ginger
A mild, aromatic lentil stew featuring turmeric and fresh ginger, perfect for a comforting vegetarian meal.
Berbere-Spiced Ethiopian Beef Tibs with Sautéed Vegetables
Tender beef cubes stir-fried with berbere spice, garlic, and a colorful mix of bell peppers and onions for a flavorful Ethiopian-inspired dish.
Injera-Style Teff Flatbread with Tangy Fermentation
A traditional Ethiopian spongy and tangy flatbread made from teff flour, perfect for scooping up stews and sauces.
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