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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A fragrant vegetable stew featuring cabbage, carrots, and potatoes simmered in a gentle blend of Ethiopian spices and tomatoes.
Sautéed Ethiopian Mushroom Tibs with Garlic and Rosemary
A vibrant mushroom stir-fry infused with Ethiopian spices, fresh garlic, and rosemary for a flavorful vegetarian dish.
Traditional Injera with Teff Flour
Light, spongy Ethiopian flatbread made with fermented teff flour, perfect for scooping stews and salads.
Slow-Simmered Berbere Chicken Wat with Niter Kibbeh
A deeply spiced Ethiopian chicken stew infused with berbere and clarified spiced butter, slow simmered for rich, complex flavors.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Beef Tibs
Tender cubes of beef sautéed with garlic, onions, and Ethiopian spices for a savory, fragrant dish perfect for a quick dinner.
Ethiopian-Inspired Teff Pancakes with Honey and Cardamom
Light, spongy pancakes made from teff flour, lightly flavored with cardamom and drizzled with honey for a fragrant breakfast treat.
Sauteed Spiced Ingudai Tibs with Mushrooms and Berbere
A vibrant Ethiopian-style mushroom stir-fry seasoned with berbere spice and fresh herbs, perfect as a flavorful vegetarian main or side dish.
Injera-Crusted Tilapia with Spiced Berbere Butter
Pan-seared tilapia fillets coated with crushed injera flour and topped with a fragrant spiced berbere butter sauce.
Spiced Tilapia with Mitmita and Lemon
Pan-seared tilapia fillets seasoned with fiery mitmita spice and fresh lemon for a bright, aromatic seafood dish.
Shiro Wat with Ground Chickpea Flour and Berbere
A comforting Ethiopian stew made from ground chickpea flour simmered with berbere spice and niter kibbeh, delivering a creamy texture and bold flavors.
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