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-Style Teff Flatbread with Spongy Texture
A traditional Ethiopian sour flatbread made from teff flour, fermented to develop its signature tangy flavor and spongy texture.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Chicken Tibs with Garlic and Rosemary
Tender chicken pieces sautéed with garlic, rosemary, and traditional Ethiopian spices for a flavorful and aromatic dish perfect with injera or rice.
Ethiopian-Inspired Lentil Stew with Niter Kibbeh and Mitmita
Hearty red lentils simmered with Ethiopian spiced clarified butter and fiery mitmita seasoning, perfect for a warming vegetarian meal.
Slow-Cooked Moroccan Spiced Lamb Stew with Root Vegetables
A fragrant slow-cooked lamb stew bursting with warm Moroccan spices and tender root vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners.
Berbere-Spiced Doro Wat Simmered Chicken Stew
A classic Ethiopian chicken stew slow-cooked in a rich, spicy berbere and niter kibbeh sauce, delivering deep, layered flavors perfect for hearty meals.
Honey and Cardamom Spiced Ethiopian Coffee Cake
A moist, fragrant coffee cake infused with Ethiopian-style spices like cardamom and sweetened with honey, perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Sautéed Ethiopian Gomen with Garlic and Ginger
Tender collard greens cooked with garlic, ginger, and mild spices, a classic Ethiopian side dish bursting with vibrant flavor.
Injera-Inspired Teff Pancakes with Spiced Honey Butter
Gluten-free teff flour pancakes echoing the airy texture of Ethiopian injera, topped with warm honey butter infused with warm spices.
Teff and Honey Breakfast Porridge with Toasted Nuts
Nutty Ethiopian teff grain cooked into a warm porridge sweetened with honey and topped with crunchy toasted nuts for a nourishing breakfast.
Slow-Cooked Lamb Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Green Olives
A fragrant Moroccan-inspired lamb stew slow-cooked with preserved lemon and green olives, offering tender meat infused with bright, savory flavors.
Slow-Cooked Lentil Misir Wot with Berbere
A rich, spicy Ethiopian lentil stew slow-cooked to tender perfection with berbere spices and fragrant onions.
Grilled Ethiopian-Inspired Berbere Lamb Chops
Juicy lamb chops marinated in a spicy berbere and garlic mixture, grilled to perfection with smoky char and bold flavors.
Ayib Cheese Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lemon
A refreshing Ethiopian-style salad featuring mild homemade ayib cheese tossed with fresh herbs and a bright lemon dressing.
Injera Crêpe with Spiced Lentil Stew
A traditional Ethiopian sourdough flatbread paired with a richly spiced lentil stew that balances warmth and earthiness.
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