African Main Dishes

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Best Bobotie
65 Ratings
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Lamb Tagine
357 Ratings
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Shakshuka
397 Ratings
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Cape Malay Pickled Fish
11 Ratings
close up view of Tomato Bredie garnished with fresh herbs in a red bowl with a spoon
Tomato Bredie
24 Ratings
close up view of a Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel) sandwich with tomatoes, onions and lettuce on a white plate
Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)
16 Ratings
Moroccan Chicken
363 Ratings
close up view of Peri Peri African Chicken on a white plate
Homemade Peri Peri Chicken
64 Ratings
Vegan Chickpea Curry without Coconut Milk
4 Ratings
Egyptian Koshary
31 Ratings
Nigerian Jollof Rice with Chicken and Fried Plantains
5 Ratings
African Curry
357 Ratings
Moroccan Lentil Soup
548 Ratings
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Marrakesh Vegetable Curry
649 Ratings
Moroccan-Spiced Pork Roast
31 Ratings
Doro Wat: Ethiopian Chicken Dish
24 Ratings
Moroccan Shabbat Fish
27 Ratings
African-Style Oxtail Stew
65 Ratings
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Nigerian Suya
3 Ratings
Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato
63 Ratings
Chutney Chicken
122 Ratings
Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh
593 Ratings
Upside Down (Maqluba)
18 Ratings
Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot
27 Ratings
Somali Spaghetti Sauce
14 Ratings
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Instant Pot Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas
13 Ratings
A shallow bowl of chicken tagine with couscous.
Chicken Tagine
203 Ratings
Moroccan Chicken Tagine
16 Ratings
Lamb Merguez Sausage Patties
18 Ratings
Key Sir Alicha (Ethiopian Beets and Potatoes)
14 Ratings
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Instant Pot Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach
14 Ratings
Hawawshi
Moroccan Chicken with Saffron and Preserved Lemon
25 Ratings
close up view of Piri Piri Chicken garnished with fresh herbs, served with couscous and lime wedges on a plate
Piri Piri Chicken
2 Ratings
Algerian Kefta (Meatballs)
65 Ratings
Egyptian Feta Cheese Omelet Roll
47 Ratings
Couscous Royale
41 Ratings
Easy Moroccan Chicken Tagine
440 Ratings
closeup side view of Koshary, an Egyptian dish of lentils, pasta, and rice with tomato sauce and chickpeas, garnished with fried onions in a white bowl
Koshary
57 Ratings
Spanish Moroccan Fish
153 Ratings
African Chicken Stew
500 Ratings
Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine
9 Ratings
Moroccan Chicken and Whole Grain Couscous
146 Ratings
Moroccan Lamb Tagine
31 Ratings
Moroccan Semolina Soup with Milk, Anise Seeds, and Honey
Moroccan Semolina Soup with Milk, Anise Seeds, and Honey
5 Ratings
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers
21 Ratings
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Cold Roasted Moroccan Spiced Salmon
76 Ratings
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears
24 Ratings
Kifta
14 Ratings
25-Minute Tunisian Vegetable Couscous
75 Ratings
One-Pot Moroccan Shrimp Tagine
5 Ratings
Egyptian rice and noodle dish with bell peppers
Egyptian Koshari
58 Ratings
Instant Pot® Moroccan Chicken
South African Bobotie
3 Ratings
Moroccan Vegan Tagine
North African Beef and Brown Rice
13 Ratings
Moroccan Potato Casserole
67 Ratings
Spicy Chickpea Tagine
7 Ratings
Shelia's Chicken Yassa
1 Rating
Instant Pot Paleo and Keto Egg Shakshuka with Kale
5 Ratings
Doro Wat
4 Ratings
South African Lamb Sosaties (Kebabs)
12 Ratings
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African Pompano Fish Stew
Moroccan Peach Roasted Chicken
32 Ratings
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Instant Pot® Apricot Chicken Tagine
Tunisian Slow-Cooked Turkey Breast
13 Ratings
Moroccan-Inspired Eggs
1 Rating