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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A vibrant salad combining cooked lentils and fresh vegetables tossed in a tangy berbere and lemon dressing for a nutritious and flavorful side.
Slow-Simmered Berbere Beef Stew with Injera Bites
A richly spiced Ethiopian beef stew slow-cooked with traditional berbere spice blend, served alongside soft injera bread for dipping.
Cardamom-Spiced Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds
Slow-cooked lamb infused with warm cardamom and cinnamon, complemented by sweet apricots and crunchy almonds in a fragrant Moroccan-inspired tagine.
Coffee-Spiced Chai with Cardamom and Cinnamon
A warming chai tea infused with Ethiopian coffee essence, aromatic cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves for a vibrant, fragrant beverage.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Chicken Tibs with Berbere and Shallots
Sautéed chicken cubes coated in a fragrant berbere spice blend, tossed with tender shallots for a flavorful, quick-cooked dish.
Injera Roll-Ups with Spiced Beef and Mitmita
Soft Ethiopian injera flatbread rolled with spiced ground beef and a fragrant mitmita chili seasoning for a flavorful handheld meal.
Slow-Simmered Lamb Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Green Olives
Tender lamb pieces slowly cooked with fragrant spices, preserved lemon, and briny green olives for a rich Moroccan-inspired stew.
Senegalese Millet and Peanut Salad with Citrus Dressing
A refreshing salad combining nutty millet, crunchy peanuts, and a bright citrus dressing inspired by Senegalese flavors.
Sheet Pan Moroccan-Spiced Lamb with Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower
Tender lamb chunks roasted with aromatic Moroccan spices alongside sweet roasted carrots and nutty cauliflower for a vibrant Whole30 meal.
Teff Flatbread (Injera) with Spongy Texture
Traditional Ethiopian injera made from teff flour, fermented overnight for a characteristic tangy flavor and spongy texture.
Ethiopian-Inspired Lentil Stew with Niter Kibbeh
A comforting vegetarian lentil stew infused with niter kibbeh, an Ethiopian spiced clarified butter, and slow-cooked with fragrant spices for depth.
Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Stew
A fragrant Moroccan lamb stew slow-cooked to tender perfection with warm spices.
Gomen Wat Ethiopian Collard Greens with Garlic and Ginger
A savory Ethiopian side dish featuring tender collard greens simmered with garlic, ginger, and mild spices.
Sautéed Beef Tibs with Berbere and Fresh Herbs
Tender cubes of beef quickly sautéed with berbere spice and fresh herbs for a flavorful Ethiopian-inspired dish.
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