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 rich Ethiopian chicken stew infused with traditional berbere spices and simmered until tender, served with a deeply flavorful sauce.
Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chickpea and Lamb Stew
Tender lamb pieces simmered with chickpeas and warm Moroccan spices for a hearty and fragrant stew.
Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Chicken with Carrots and Dates
Tender chicken thighs cooked low and slow with warm Moroccan spices, sweet carrots, and dates for a comforting Whole30 slow cooker meal.
Tibs Stir-Fry with Rosemary and Garlic
Tender cubes of beef sautéed with garlic and fresh rosemary, a classic Ethiopian stir-fry perfect for a quick flavorful meal.
Steamed Lentil Sambusas with Mitmita Spice
Crisp Ethiopian-inspired lentil-filled sambusas seasoned with fiery mitmita spice, perfect as savory snacks or appetizers.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Vegetable Atakilt Wat
A comforting stew of cabbage, carrots, and potatoes simmered in fragrant turmeric, garlic, and ginger with a hint of berbere heat.
Slow-Cooked Ethiopian Lentil Wat with Red Lentils
A rich and spicy Ethiopian lentil stew slow-cooked with berbere and niter kibbeh, perfect for a comforting vegetarian main or side.
Sautéed Ethiopian Kale with Garlic and Niter Kibbeh
Tender Ethiopian kale simmered in spiced clarified butter with garlic, delivering a savory and earthy side dish.
Slow-Simmered Lentil Misir Wot with Niter Kibbeh
A rich Ethiopian red lentil stew infused with spiced clarified butter known as niter kibbeh, offering deep, warming flavors perfect for a vegetarian meal.
Honey Rooibos Iced Tea with Citrus and Mint
A refreshing iced tea inspired by the South African rooibos herb, sweetened with honey and brightened with fresh citrus and mint.
Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken with Spiced Pap and Tomato Salsa
A South African-inspired grilled chicken dish marinated in spicy peri-peri sauce, served with creamy maize pap and a fresh tomato salsa.
Cape Town Braai-Spiced Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri
Tender lamb chops rubbed with traditional South African braai spices, grilled and served with a fresh mint chimichurri sauce.
Cape Malay-Inspired Curried Lentil and Butternut Stew
Hearty lentils and sweet butternut squash meld in a fragrant Cape Malay curry stew, rich with warm spices and coconut milk.
Cape Town Seafood Potjie with Tomato and Fennel
A traditional South African potjie stew brimming with fresh seafood, aromatic fennel, and rich tomato flavors simmered slowly to perfection.
Pan-Fried Buttermilk Chicken with Spiced Collard Greens
Tender chicken marinated in tangy buttermilk, pan-fried to a golden crisp, served alongside slow-simmered collard greens infused with smoky bacon and spices.
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