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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Tender beef cubes slow-cooked in a robust berbere-spiced tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting Ethiopian-inspired meal.
Teff and Lentil Injera Salad Bowl with Citrus Dressing
A fresh, nutritious salad bowl combining protein-rich lentils and nutty teff grains, tossed in a bright citrus vinaigrette.
Sheet Pan Moroccan-Spiced Vegetable and Chickpea Roast
A vibrant sheet pan dinner featuring chickpeas and a medley of vegetables tossed in aromatic Moroccan spices and roasted until tender and caramelized.
Coffee Ceremony-Inspired Spiced Coffee
A fragrant coffee drink infused with cardamom and cinnamon, inspired by the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
Spiced Millet and Vegetable Stew with Tamarind and Ginger
A warming, lightly spiced stew using millet and seasonal vegetables, brightened with tamarind and fresh ginger, inspired by Senegalese grain dishes.
Peanut and Tomato Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
A rich and hearty West African-inspired vegetarian stew combining sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and creamy peanut butter with tender spinach.
One-Pot Senegalese Chicken Yassa with Caramelized Onions
A tangy and savory West African stew featuring marinated chicken cooked with caramelized onions and a bright lemon-mustard sauce.
Simmered Berbere-Spiced Chicken Stew with Injera
A warming Ethiopian chicken stew infused with the fiery and aromatic berbere spice blend, served traditionally with sourdough flatbread injera.
Slow-Simmered Lamb Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives
A fragrant North African stew featuring tender lamb slow-cooked with preserved lemon and briny olives, infused with warm spices.
Slow-Simmered Doro Wot with Berbere Spice
A rich and spicy Ethiopian chicken stew braised in a deeply flavored berbere and onion sauce, perfect served with injera or rice.
Spiced Harissa Lentil Soup with Carrot and Tomato
A fragrant lentil soup simmered with harissa, carrots, and tomatoes, delivering bold flavors with a smooth, comforting texture.
Steamed Teff and Barley Injera Batter with Fermented Tang
A traditional Ethiopian-style fermented batter blending teff and barley flours to create soft, tangy flatbreads with a spongy texture perfect for soaking up stews.
Spiced Lentil Mesir Wot with Berbere and Tomato
A hearty Ethiopian red lentil stew simmered with berbere spices and tomatoes, delivering rich flavor and comforting warmth.
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