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 →Fried Plantain and Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Tomato Sauce
Sweet fried plantains paired with a savory black-eyed pea stew simmered in a rich tomato and onion sauce — a comforting Nigerian-inspired dish.
Stewed Tanzanian Beef with Cassava and Spinach
A hearty beef stew slow-cooked with cassava chunks and fresh spinach, embracing the rustic flavors of Tanzanian home cooking.
Grilled Kilimanjaro-Inspired Spiced Lamb Skewers
Tender lamb skewers marinated in a Tanzanian spice blend and chargrilled to smoky perfection, inspired by the flavors surrounding Mount Kilimanjaro.
Grilled Nyama Choma with Spiced Pili Pili Sauce
Tender grilled beef chunks served with a vibrant, spicy pili pili chili sauce, a beloved East African BBQ classic.
Stewed Nigerian Egusi Soup with Leafy Greens
A hearty, thick melon seed stew enriched with tender greens and a savory blend of spices that create a deeply satisfying Nigerian classic.
Spicy West African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes
A hearty, creamy peanut stew featuring tender sweet potatoes and a rich, spiced tomato base, inspired by West African flavors.
Pilau Rice with Aromatic Spices and Beef
Fragrant pilau rice cooked with tender beef chunks and infused with warm spices, a beloved dish across East Africa.
Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea Stew
A warming slow cooker stew with chickpeas, tomatoes, and fragrant Moroccan spices simmered to tender perfection.
Spongy Teff Injera with Fermented Batter
A traditional Ethiopian sourdough flatbread made from fermented teff flour, perfect for scooping stews and salads.
Spiced North African Chickpea and Tomato Tagine
A fragrant, slow-simmered tagine of chickpeas and tomatoes spiced with cinnamon and turmeric, perfect as a comforting vegetarian main or side.
One-Pot Spicy Cameroonian Bean Stew with Palm Oil
A hearty one-pot stew combining tender beans with fiery spices and rich palm oil, perfect for a comforting meal.
Spicy Cameroonian Ndolé with Shrimp and Bitterleaf
A rich, spicy stew blending tender shrimp with bitterleaf and peanut flavors, simmered to soulful perfection.
Instant Pot Ethiopian Vegetable Wat with Cabbage and Potatoes
A mild, comforting stew of potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and Ethiopian spices made quickly in the Instant Pot.
Injera Ethiopian Sour Teff Flatbread
A soft, spongy, and slightly sour flatbread made from fermented teff flour, perfect for scooping Ethiopian stews.
Slow-Simmered Doro Wat Ethiopian Chicken Stew
A deeply spiced chicken stew simmered with berbere and niter kibbeh, offering a rich and aromatic taste of Ethiopia.
Braised Ethiopian Collard Greens with Garlic and Berbere
Slow-simmered collard greens infused with garlic and berbere spice, delivering a vibrant, mildly spicy side dish.
Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Moroccan Spices
A tender lamb shoulder slowly braised in a fragrant combination of cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, delivering rich North African flavors.
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