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 →Grilled Beef Mishkaki Skewers with Spiced Marinade
Tender beef skewers marinated in a blend of warm spices and grilled to smoky perfection, capturing the essence of East African street food.
Roasted Algerian Chicken with Dijon and Spices
A traditional North African roasted chicken infused with mustard and warm Algerian spices for a fragrant and tender result.
Speedy Injera Flatbread with Teff and All-Purpose Flour
A quick and easy injera recipe using teff and all-purpose flour that yields soft, tangy flatbreads perfect for scooping Ethiopian stews.
Sautéed Beef Tibs with Garlic, Bell Peppers, and Berbere
Tender cubes of beef quickly sautéed with garlic, colorful bell peppers, and a touch of berbere spice for a flavorful Ethiopian-inspired dish.
Goat Meat Stew with Root Vegetables and Warm Spices
A hearty stew featuring tender goat meat slow-cooked with root vegetables and aromatic warm spices for deep comforting flavors.
Slow-Simmered Tanzanian Chicken Stew with Coconut Milk
A rich and aromatic chicken stew simmered in coconut milk with traditional Tanzanian spices and fresh tomatoes.
Honey-Glazed Ethiopian Coffee Rubbed Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs rubbed with a fragrant Ethiopian coffee spice blend, then roasted and finished with a honey glaze for a sweet and savory balance.
Spiced Lentil Sauté with Ethiopian Mitmita
A vibrant and spicy lentil dish flavored with mitmita, a fiery Ethiopian chili spice blend, perfect as a protein-rich vegetarian entree or side.
Instant Pot Spiced Moroccan Lamb Stew
A rich and aromatic lamb stew simmered with warm Moroccan spices, tomatoes, and tender root vegetables made quickly in the Instant Pot.
Slow-Simmered Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots
Tender lamb chunks braised slowly with warm spices and sweet apricots, creating a richly flavored North African stew perfect for cozy dinners.
Slow-Cooked Lentil Misir Wot with Spiced Tomato Sauce
A flavorful Ethiopian vegan stew of red lentils simmered in a deeply spiced tomato and berbere sauce, perfect for pairing with rice or injera.
Coffee-Rubbed Grilled Lamb Chops
Juicy lamb chops seasoned with a fragrant Ethiopian coffee and spice rub, grilled to tender perfection with a smoky crust.
Berbere-Spiced Braised Chicken with Injera Flatbread
Tender chicken simmered in a rich, spicy berbere sauce served alongside traditional Ethiopian injera flatbread.
Slow-Cooked Ethiopian Spiced Beef Tibs with Berbere and Onions
Tender beef cubes slow-cooked with berbere spices, onions, and garlic, resulting in a deeply flavored Ethiopian-inspired comfort dish.
Injera Flatbread Batter Fermentation and Cooking
A step-by-step method to prepare classic Ethiopian injera, a spongy sourdough flatbread made from teff flour, perfect for pairing with stews and dips.
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