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 →Tomato and Collard Green Stir Fry
A quick and vibrant stir fry of collard greens and tomatoes infused with garlic, ginger, and mild Ethiopian spices, perfect as a nutritious side or light meal.
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Moroccan Spice Rub
Tender, fall-apart lamb shoulder slow-roasted with a fragrant Moroccan-inspired spice rub delivering warming notes of cumin, coriander, and cinnamon.
Slow-Simmered Ethiopian Spiced Beef Tibs
Tender cubes of beef simmered with traditional Ethiopian spices, onions, and berbere for a deeply flavorful stew.
Injera-Wrapped Lentil Sambusas with Berbere
Crisp baked sambusas filled with spicy lentils and berbere seasoning, wrapped in injera flatbread for a flavorful Ethiopian-inspired snack.
Teff and Millet Injera Crepes with Spiced Lentil Filling
Tangy teff and millet injera crepes filled with a mildly spiced lentil mixture, perfect for a light and nutritious meal.
Slow-Cooked Doro Wat Chicken Thighs in Spiced Red Sauce
Tender chicken thighs braised in a rich and spicy Ethiopian red sauce featuring berbere and niter kibbeh butter.
Sautéed Beef Tibs with Berbere and Mixed Bell Peppers
Tender beef cubes quickly sautéed with vibrant bell peppers and seasoned with aromatic berbere spice for a flavorful Ethiopian-inspired dish.
Ras el Hanout-Spiced Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds
A fragrant slow-cooked lamb tagine layered with warm ras el hanout, tender apricots, and toasted almonds for a rich Moroccan experience.
Coffee-Infused Honey Glazed Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated in a fragrant blend of Ethiopian coffee and honey, pan-seared to a caramelized finish.
Ethiopian-Inspired Lentil and Split Pea Mesir Alicha
A mild, comforting vegetarian stew blending red lentils and yellow split peas with turmeric and gentle spices for a nourishing meal.
Honey-Injera French Toast with Ethiopian Spiced Syrup
Injera fermented flatbread transformed into a delicate French toast, drizzled with a warm honey and berbere-spiced syrup for a sweet-savory twist.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Chicken with Mitmita Rub
Juicy chicken thighs rubbed with fiery mitmita spice blend and roasted to golden perfection.
Slow-Cooked Lentil Stew with Niter Kibbeh and Collard Greens
Earthy lentils simmered slowly with Ethiopian spiced clarified butter (niter kibbeh) and tender collard greens for a hearty vegetarian stew.
Slow-Cooked Tibs with Berbere and Roasted Vegetables
A succulent beef tibs dish slow-cooked in berbere spices and served with an array of roasted seasonal vegetables.
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