1,609 African Recipes
Browse 1,609 African recipes with calorie counts, cook times, and one-tap Instacart ordering. Sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit. Updated weekly.
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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Chicken pieces cooked slowly in a rich, spicy berbere sauce, served traditionally with Ethiopian injera bread to soak up the bold flavors.
Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Beef Stew with Apricots and Chickpeas
Tender beef simmered slowly with fragrant Moroccan spices, sweet dried apricots, and hearty chickpeas for a comforting stew rich in flavor.
Slow-Cooked Ethiopian Lamb Tibs with Spiced Berbere Sauce
Tender cubes of lamb slowly cooked in a deeply aromatic berbere-infused sauce with onions and garlic, perfect for a comforting meal.
Coffee-Inspired Chocolate and Cardamom Mousse
A silky chocolate mousse infused with Ethiopian coffee and aromatic cardamom for a dessert with deep, complex flavors.
Ethiopian-Inspired Teff and Vegetable Injera Flatbread
Light and spongy injera pancakes made with teff flour, served with a vibrant sauté of seasoned vegetables.
Ethiopian-Style Atayef with Honey and Toasted Sesame
Light, thin pancakes inspired by Ethiopian flavors, drizzled with honey and garnished with toasted sesame seeds for a sweet finish.
Stewed Berbere-Spiced Lentils with Injera
A hearty Ethiopian-inspired lentil stew rich in berbere spice served traditionally with soft, spongy injera flatbread.
Ethiopian-Inspired Doro Wat Chicken Stew
A rich, spicy chicken stew simmered with berbere spice and niter kibbeh butter, served traditionally with hard-boiled eggs.
Pan-Sautéed Inguday Tibs with Shallots and Rosemary
A flavorful Ethiopian-style sautéed mushrooms dish infused with shallots and fresh rosemary for an earthy, aromatic side.
Wilted Gomen Wat Collard Greens with Garlic and Ginger
Tender Ethiopian-style collard greens sautéed with garlic, ginger, and mild spices for a comforting vegetable side dish.
Coffee-Spiced Honey Almond Biscotti
Crunchy biscotti flavored with Ethiopian coffee grounds and honey, studded with toasted almonds for a perfect coffee companion.
Grilled Ethiopian-Inspired Tibs with Rosemary and Garlic
Tender cubes of beef sautéed with rosemary, garlic, and berbere spices for a savory, aromatic Ethiopian-style dish.
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