173 African Recipes
Browse 173 African recipes with step-by-step instructions, calorie counts, and one-tap Instacart ordering. From quick weeknight meals to classic african dishes, sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit.
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Groundnut Soup with Chicken and Spinach
A traditional Cameroonian soup featuring chicken, roasted peanuts, and fresh spinach.
Slow Cooker African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes
A velvety, hearty peanut stew simmered with sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and spinach, delivering rich African-inspired flavors in a comforting bowl.
Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Stew with Chickpeas
Tender lamb simmered all day with warm Moroccan spices, chickpeas, and tomatoes for a comforting slow cooker meal packed with flavor.
Pap Maize Porridge with Savory Onion and Tomato Sauce
Traditional South African pap made from white maize meal, served with a rich, savory sauce of onions and tomatoes for a comforting side dish.
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.
Zanzibar-Style Pilau Rice with Aromatic Spices
Fragrant pilau rice infused with warm spices and caramelized onions, a staple dish from Tanzania's Zanzibar Archipelago perfect as a side or main meal.
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.
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.
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.
Spiced West African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Greens
A hearty vegan stew featuring rich peanut butter, tender sweet potatoes, and vibrant leafy greens simmered in fragrant spices.
Slow-Cooked Yam and Black Bean Stew with Scotch Bonnet
A deeply flavorful West African stew featuring tender yams and black beans simmered with aromatic scotch bonnet peppers and smoky spices.
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.
Sautéed Beef Tibs with Garlic and Berbere
Tender cubes of beef quickly sautéed with garlic, berbere spice, and fresh herbs for a classic Ethiopian dish served with injera or rice.
Slow-Cooked African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes
A rich and hearty African-inspired stew combining sweet potatoes and creamy peanut butter with warm spices for a comforting meal.
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.
Sweet Potato and Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
A vibrant vegan salad combining roasted sweet potatoes and black-eyed peas with a zesty citrus vinaigrette and fresh herbs.
Slow-Cooked Tomato and Vegetable Stew
A hearty, one-pot stew simmered with tomatoes, carrots, and green beans, finished with fresh herbs for a simple, wholesome meal.
Injera Ethiopian Sour Teff Flatbread
A soft, spongy, and slightly sour flatbread made from fermented teff flour, perfect for scooping Ethiopian stews.
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.
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.
Slow-Cooked Nigerian Jollof Rice with Tomato and Bell Pepper
A flavorful, slow-cooked West African rice dish simmered with tomato, red bell pepper, and aromatic spices.
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 Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Chops with Preserved Lemon Yogurt
Tender lamb chops infused with warm Moroccan spices, paired with a tangy preserved lemon yogurt sauce to balance the rich flavors.
Quick Injera-Style Teff Flatbread
A speedy version of Ethiopian injera flatbread made with teff flour and baking soda for a soft, spongy texture.
About african cooking
What defines African cooking?
African cooking is shaped by the ingredients, techniques, and flavor pairings that emerged in that region. Our 173 African recipes cover everything from quick weeknight meals to classic dishes worth learning end-to-end.
What are common African pantry staples?
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Are there vegetarian African options?
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