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-Crusted Lentil Sambusas with Spiced Yogurt Dip
Crispy triangular lentil-filled sambusas made with injera batter and served with a cooling cumin-spiced yogurt sauce.
Style Atakilt Alicha Vegetable Stew
A mild Ethiopian stew of tender cabbage, carrots, and potatoes gently simmered in turmeric and garlic-infused sauce.
Stewed Berbere-Spiced Beef with Injera Flatbread
Tender beef chunks slow-cooked in a rich, spicy berbere sauce served alongside traditional Ethiopian injera flatbread.
Spiced Lentil Atakilt with Turmeric and Cumin
A comforting Ethiopian vegetable stew featuring lentils, carrots, and cabbage simmered with warming turmeric and cumin spices.
Atakilt Wat Braised Cabbage and Carrots
A fragrant vegetable stew of cabbage, carrots, and potatoes simmered in turmeric and mild spices, perfect as a vegetarian side dish.
Pan-Seared Kitfo with Spiced Gomen Collard Greens
A flavorful Ethiopian-inspired pan-seared minced beef dish served alongside garlicky, spiced collard greens for a vibrant, protein-packed meal.
Spiced Ethiopian Zigni Wat Ground Beef Stew
A fiery Ethiopian beef stew slow-cooked with berbere and sweet onions, delivering deep, bold flavors.
Tibs Stir-Fry with Berbere and Fresh Herbs
A quick Ethiopian-style sauté of tender beef cubes tossed with onions, berbere spice, and fresh herbs for a savory main dish.
Misir Alicha Yellow Lentil Stew with Turmeric
A mild Ethiopian yellow lentil stew simmered with turmeric and gentle spices, perfect as a comforting vegan main or side.
Coffee Spice-Infused Honey Glazed Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops glazed with a fragrant honey sauce infused with Ethiopian coffee spices and served with a touch of fresh rosemary.
Ethiopian-Inspired Stewed Chickpeas with Berbere and Tomato
Hearty chickpeas slow-cooked in a savory tomato and berbere-spiced sauce, perfect for a flavorful vegetarian main or side.
Doro Wat-Inspired Chicken Stew with Berbere and Hard-Boiled Eggs
A rich Ethiopian chicken stew simmered in a deeply spiced berbere sauce, enhanced with slow-cooked onions and served with hard-boiled eggs.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Coffee Cocktail
A unique cocktail combining the rich flavors of Ethiopian coffee with warm spices and a hint of honey for a smooth, aromatic drink.
Slow-Simmered Tibs Beef with Rosemary and Garlic
Tender cubes of beef slow-cooked with fresh rosemary and garlic in a savory sauce, inspired by Ethiopian tibs but with a comforting twist.
Slow-Cooked Lentil Mesir Wat with Berbere and Niter Kibbeh
A hearty Ethiopian vegan lentil stew simmered with berbere spice and fragrant niter kibbeh, perfect for pairing with injera or rice.
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