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 Batter and Spongy Teff Flatbread Preparation
A recipe to make traditional Ethiopian injera, a sour, spongy flatbread made from teff flour, perfect for serving with stews and salads.
Slow-Simmered Ethiopian Spiced Lentil Stew (Misir Wot)
A rich and hearty Ethiopian lentil stew infused with berbere spice and slow-cooked to deepen the flavors, perfect for comforting meals.
Cumin-Spiced Chickpea and Carrot Stew
A vibrant vegetarian tagine that balances warm Moroccan spices with tender chickpeas and sweet carrots, cooked slowly for deep flavors.
Doro Wat Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew
A rich and spicy Ethiopian chicken stew slow-simmered in berbere and niter kibbeh butter with hard-boiled eggs to balance the heat.
Ethiopian-Inspired Beet and Carrot Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
A vibrant salad combining shredded beets and carrots, tossed with a zesty lemon-tahini dressing and fragrant Ethiopian spices for a fresh side dish.
Atkilt Wot Braised Vegetables with Turmeric
A vibrant vegetable stew combining cabbage, carrots, and potatoes slowly simmered with turmeric and mild spices for a comforting vegan dish.
Berbere-Spiced Chicken Tibs with Sautéed Vegetables
Tender chicken cubes sautéed with berbere spice and fresh vegetables for a vibrant, spicy dish that highlights Ethiopian flavors.
Slow-Cooked Beef Tibs with Onions and Berbere
Tender cubes of beef seared and slow-cooked with caramelized onions and berbere spice for a deeply flavored Ethiopian dish.
Ye'abesha Gomen Braised Collard Greens with Garlic and Ginger
Tender collard greens braised slowly in Ethiopian spices, garlic, and ginger, capturing the essence of traditional Ethiopian vegetarian dishes.
Honey-Spiced Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Cake
A moist honey-scented cake infused with warm spices inspired by Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, perfect for pairing with a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
Chickpea and Cabbage Atkilt Stew
A wholesome vegetable stew featuring tender cabbage, carrots, and chickpeas simmered with turmeric and mild spices for a comforting side or main.
Injera-Crusted Vegetable Fritters with Spiced Yogurt Dip
Crisp fritters made from shredded vegetables coated in injera batter, served with a cooling yogurt dip infused with Ethiopian spices.
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