1,609 African Recipes
Browse 1,609 African recipes with calorie counts, cook times, and one-tap Instacart ordering. Sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit. Updated weekly.
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-Spiced Lentil Stew with Berbere and Niter Kibbeh
A hearty vegan lentil stew layered with Ethiopian berbere spices and rich niter kibbeh, served traditionally with soft injera bread.
Coffee-Spiced Cardamom Latte
A fragrant latte combining robust Ethiopian coffee with warm cardamom spice, perfect for a cozy and aromatic coffee break.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Lentil Misir Wot
A hearty, fragrant lentil stew simmered with berbere and niter kibbeh, perfect for a warming vegan meal.
Injera-Style Teff Flatbread from Scratch
A soft, tangy Ethiopian flatbread made from teff flour, perfect for pairing with stews and dips, featuring a distinctive spongy texture.
Doro Wat Stewed Chicken with Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hearty Ethiopian chicken stew simmered in a rich berbere and onion sauce, complemented by hard-boiled eggs for a classic festive dish.
Slow Cooker Harissa Beef Stew with Chickpeas
A hearty and spicy beef stew slow-cooked with North African harissa, tender chickpeas, and aromatic spices for a warming meal.
Simmered Ethiopian Split Pea Soup with Turmeric and Ginger
A nourishing yellow split pea soup simmered with turmeric, ginger, and Ethiopian spices, perfect for a comforting and wholesome meal.
Slow-Cooker Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots
Tender lamb slow-cooked with fragrant Moroccan spices and sweet apricots, creating a rich and aromatic dish perfect for cozy dinners.
Sparkling Tangawizi Ginger Cocktail with Cardamom
A refreshing sparkling drink infused with fresh ginger and fragrant cardamom, inspired by Tanzanian flavors perfect for festive gatherings.
Steamed Ugali with Braised Sukuma Wiki Greens
A classic Tanzanian meal pairing dense, steamed cornmeal ugali with savory braised collard greens flavored with garlic and tomatoes.
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