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 →Honey and Ginger Spiced Coffee Cocktail
A warming cocktail blending strong Ethiopian coffee with honey, fresh ginger, and a splash of whiskey for a smooth, spicy finish.
Slow-Simmered Doro Wat Chicken Stew with Berbere Sauce
A hearty Ethiopian chicken stew slow-cooked in a deeply spiced berbere and clarified butter sauce, served with hard-boiled eggs for a rich finish.
Kitfo Ethiopian Minced Beef with Mitmita Spice
Finely minced raw beef seasoned with spicy mitmita and niter kibbeh butter, served traditionally with soft injera or cooked greens.
Injera-Inspired Teff Flatbread with Spiced Honey Butter
A soft, tangy teff flour flatbread inspired by Ethiopian injera, served with a warm honey butter infused with cardamom and cinnamon.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Lamb Tibs with Garlic and Rosemary
Tender cubes of lamb sautéed with garlic, rosemary, and Ethiopian berbere spice for a fragrant and bold meat dish.
Injera-Spiced Chickpea and Vegetable Stew
A hearty vegan stew featuring chickpeas and mixed vegetables seasoned with injera-inspired spice blends, perfect for pairing with flatbread.
Injera-Crusted Vegetable Stir-Fry with Berbere Sauce
A vibrant vegetable stir-fry coated in crispy injera crumbs and tossed in a spicy berbere-infused tomato sauce.
Ethiopian-Inspired Lentil Misir Wot with Red Onion Salad
A hearty vegan lentil stew richly spiced with berbere and complemented by a bright, tangy red onion salad.
Kitfo-Inspired Beef Tartare with Niter Kibbeh
A finely chopped raw beef dish infused with spiced clarified butter and mild berbere, served traditionally with collard greens and soft cheese.
Sautéed Ethiopian Gomen Collard Greens with Garlic and Ginger
Tender collard greens sautéed with garlic, ginger, and a hint of mild spices for a flavorful Ethiopian vegetable side.
Pan-Roasted Berbere-Spiced Lamb Chops with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Tender lamb chops pan-roasted with a fiery berbere rub, served alongside a cooling garlic yogurt dip.
Coffee-Inspired Cardamom and Cinnamon Spice Cake
A moist and fragrant spice cake infused with Ethiopian coffee, cardamom, and cinnamon, topped with a light coffee glaze for a subtle sweetness.
Injera-Wrapped Spiced Chicken Skewers with Mitmita Glaze
Tender grilled chicken skewers marinated in Ethiopian spices and served wrapped in soft injera bread with a spicy mitmita glaze.
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