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 →Cinnamon-Spiced Moroccan Lamb Stew with Apricots
A hearty Moroccan stew featuring tender lamb simmered with sweet apricots and warming cinnamon, perfect for comforting dinners.
Grilled Kilimanjaro-Inspired Spiced Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated in a fragrant blend of Tanzanian spices, grilled to perfection with a smoky char reminiscent of the mountain’s rugged terrain.
Vegan African Peanut Stew with Eggplant and Okra
A hearty vegan stew combining creamy peanut butter with tender eggplant, fresh okra, and warming spices for a comforting plant-based meal.
Pan-Seared Beef Suya with Spiced Peanut Sauce
Tender strips of beef marinated in a bold suya spice mix, pan-seared and served with a rich, garlicky peanut dipping sauce.
Spiced Vegan Jollof Rice with Scotch Bonnet
A vibrant vegan version of the classic West African Jollof rice, featuring smoky paprika, cumin, and a hint of scotch bonnet heat.
West African Spiced Tomato and Ginger Stew
A vibrant tomato stew infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and warm spices, perfect as a base or side dish.
Fried Plantain with Spiced Honey Drizzle
Sweet, caramelized fried plantains finished with a warm honey drizzle infused with ginger and chili for a perfect balance of flavors.
Grilled Malagasy Kawitry Chicken with Citrus and Chili Glaze
Juicy grilled chicken glazed with a tangy and spicy citrus sauce inspired by the Malagasy Kawitry dance traditions.
Vegetarian Ethiopian Lentil Stew with Red Split Lentils
A hearty and flavorful vegetarian stew of red split lentils simmered with Ethiopian spices, garlic, and onions for a comforting meal.
Gomen Braised Collard Greens
Slow-cooked collard greens simmered with garlic, ginger, and mild spices for a vibrant and hearty Ethiopian vegetable side.
Spiced Kitfo Beef Tartare with Mitmita and Niter Kibbeh
A traditional Ethiopian dish featuring finely minced raw beef seasoned with spicy mitmita powder and fragrant niter kibbeh butter, served chilled.
Spicy Peanut and Plantain Stew with Tomato and Collards
A vibrant African-inspired stew combining sweet fried plantains, tender collard greens, and a spicy peanut-tomato broth for a balanced, flavorful meal.
Berbere-Spiced Sautéed Collard Greens with Garlic
Tender collard greens sautéed with garlic and a warming berbere spice blend for a vibrant Ethiopian-inspired side dish.
Oven-Baked Bobotie with Spiced Apricot and Sultana
A traditional South African baked dish combining savory spiced ground beef with sweet dried apricots and sultanas, topped with a creamy egg custard.
Nigerian-Inspired Spiced Palm Nut Soup
A rich, aromatic soup featuring palm nut extract with layers of traditional Nigerian spices and tender meat.
Spiced Doro Wat Braised Chicken with Hard-Boiled Eggs
A hearty Ethiopian chicken stew simmered in a deeply spiced berbere sauce enriched with niter kibbeh and complemented by tender hard-boiled eggs.
Street-Style Fried Sambusa with Spiced Lentil Filling
Golden and crispy Ethiopian sambusas filled with a warmly spiced lentil mixture, perfect as street food or appetizer.
Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Beef Stew with Chickpeas
A rich slow cooker beef stew infused with Moroccan spices, tender beef chunks, and creamy chickpeas for a warming, filling dish.
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