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 chicken slow-roasted with the bright tang of preserved lemons, briny olives, and warm Moroccan spices, perfect for an aromatic dinner.
Misir Alicha Lentils Simmered in Turmeric and Onion
A mild Ethiopian lentil stew gently simmered with turmeric, onions, and garlic, showcasing a comforting, earthy flavor.
Injera-Crusted Lentil Sambusas
Crispy Ethiopian-inspired sambusas filled with seasoned lentils, wrapped in injera batter for a unique twist on a savory snack.
Simmered Ethiopian Tibs with Garlic and Rosemary
Tender cubes of beef sautéed with garlic and fresh rosemary, finished with a splash of lemon for a fragrant, savory dish.
Slow-Simmered Ethiopian Doro Wat with Hard-Boiled Eggs
A deeply flavorful Ethiopian chicken stew slow-cooked in a berbere-spiced onion and clarified butter sauce, enriched with hard-boiled eggs.
Pan-Seared Berbere Chicken Breast with Spiced Tomato Sauce
Pan-seared and finished in a vibrant berbere-spiced tomato sauce for a quick, flavor-packed meal.
Injera Crust Vegetable Lentil Bowl with Mitmita Dressing
A vibrant vegan bowl combining cooked lentils, sautéed vegetables, and tangy mitmita-spiced dressing served on a bed of injera bread.
Ethiopian-Inspired Coffee-Spiced Honey Glazed Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated and grilled with a bold coffee and honey glaze, bringing Ethiopian-inspired flavors to the table.
Cumin-Spiced Chickpea and Carrot Stew
A hearty Moroccan-inspired stew combining half the usual spice blend with sweet potatoes and chickpeas for a comforting, mildly spiced vegetarian dish.
Doro Wat-Inspired Braised Chicken with Red Onion and Berbere
A hearty braised chicken dish simmered with red onions and the fiery Ethiopian berbere spice blend, delivering deep, complex flavors.
Stewed Berbere-Spiced Lamb with Injera Flatbread
Tender lamb simmered in a fragrant berbere spice blend sauce served alongside traditional Ethiopian injera flatbread.
Ethiopian-Inspired Lentil and Vegetable Stew with Niter Kibbeh
A hearty, spiced lentil and vegetable stew enriched with traditional Ethiopian clarified butter, perfect for a comforting vegan meal.
Slow-Cooked Ethiopian Beef Tibs with Red Wine and Cardamom
Tender beef tibs slow-cooked in a fragrant blend of Ethiopian spices, red wine, and aromatics, perfect for a rich, warming main dish.
Atakilt Wat Braised Vegetable Stew with Turmeric and Cabbage
A colorful Ethiopian vegetable stew braised with turmeric, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage, perfect as a hearty vegetarian main or side.
Atayef-Style Spiced Lentil Pancakes
Light and fluffy lentil pancakes seasoned with aromatic Ethiopian spices, perfect as a savory breakfast or snack.
Tibs with Berbere-Spiced Beef and Peppers
Sautéed tender beef cubes with bell peppers and onions, seasoned with Ethiopian berbere for a flavorful, quick stir-fry.
Slow-Simmered Berbere Beef Stew
A rich and spicy Ethiopian-inspired beef stew, slow-cooked with traditional berbere spice blend and fragrant aromatics.
Injera-Style Teff Flatbread on Cast Iron
Traditional Ethiopian teff flatbread with a slightly sour, spongy texture, cooked in a hot cast iron skillet to mimic injera’s delicate crumb.
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