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 →Spiced Ethiopian-Inspired Chicken Tibs with Berbere and Onions
Sautéed chicken cubes tossed with berbere spice and caramelized onions for a flavorful and aromatic Ethiopian-style dish.
Slow-Braised Ethiopian Doro Wat Chicken Stew
Rich and spicy chicken stew slowly braised in a berbere and onion sauce, creating a deeply flavorful Ethiopian classic.
Braised Lamb Tibs with Rosemary and Cardamom
Tender cubes of lamb braised with Ethiopian-inspired spices, rosemary, and cardamom for a fragrant, warming dish perfect for a special dinner.
Vegetable Atakilt Wat Stewed with Turmeric and Cabbage
A vibrant Ethiopian vegetable stew featuring cabbage, carrots, and potatoes simmered with turmeric and mild spices.
Sauteed Collard Greens with Ethiopian Spices
Bright collard greens quickly sautéed with garlic, ginger, and berbere for a flavorful and nutritious side dish.
Tibs Stir-Fry with Spiced Beef and Vegetables
Ethiopian-style tibs featuring tender beef cubes stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and aromatic spices for a quick and flavorful dish.
Ayib Ethiopian Fresh Cheese with Herbs
A mild, homemade Ethiopian fresh cheese delicately flavored with fresh herbs, ideal as a cooling accompaniment to spicy dishes.
Teff and Chickpea Stew with Spinach
A hearty Ethiopian-inspired stew combining nutritious teff grains, tender chickpeas, and fresh spinach in a warming spiced broth.
Slow-Roasted Moroccan Lamb Shoulder with Preserved Lemon
Tender lamb shoulder slow-roasted with aromatic Moroccan spices and bright preserved lemon delivers a juicy, flavorful centerpiece perfect for a special occasion.
Slow-Cooked Tibs Beef with Garlic and Rosemary
Tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with aromatic garlic and rosemary, inspired by Ethiopian-style tibs with a modern twist.
Coffee-Spiced Ethiopian Sambusa with Lentil Filling
Crisp fried Ethiopian sambusa pastries filled with a fragrant coffee and berbere spiced lentil mixture, perfect as a savory snack or appetizer.
Slow-Simmered Berbere Chicken with Injera Flatbread
Tender chicken pieces slow-cooked in a rich, spicy berbere sauce served with traditional Ethiopian injera flatbread for dipping.
Vegetarian Lentil Misir Wat with Berbere Sauce
A hearty Ethiopian red lentil stew simmered with berbere spices and tomatoes, perfect for a comforting vegetarian meal.
Lentil and Split Pea Stew with Berbere and Turmeric
A hearty, warming Ethiopian-inspired stew featuring red lentils and yellow split peas simmered with berbere spice and turmeric for rich flavor.
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