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West African Recipes

57 recipes — each showing allergens, prep time, and servings. Page 3 of 3.

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Plasas — West African recipe West African Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Plasas

Sierra Leone's beloved stew of dark, leafy greens slow-cooked with palm oil, smoked fish, and peanuts until the flavors meld into something rich and deeply satisfying.

50 min Serves 4
Fish Peanut Seafood +1
Nigerian Fried Rice — West African recipe West African Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Nigerian Fried Rice

A vibrant party-style rice stir-fried with curry, mixed vegetables, and liver for an unmistakably Nigerian celebration centerpiece.

45 min Serves 2
No listed common allergens
Tapalapa — West African recipe West African Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Tapalapa

West Africa's crusty artisan bread — baked in wood-fired clay ovens for a shatteringly crisp crust and a chewy, slightly earthy interior perfect for mopping up stew.

120 min Serves 4
Wheat
Boli — West African recipe West African Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Boli

Plantains roasted directly over open coals until caramelized outside and meltingly soft within — smoky, sweet, and satisfying, eaten with groundnuts or spicy sauce.

25 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Ayamase — West African recipe West African Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Ayamase

A bold, fiery green pepper sauce made with bleached palm oil and assorted meats — complex, deeply savory, and the iconic pairing for smoky ofada rice.

60 min Serves 4
Fish Seafood
Ewedu — West African recipe West African Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Ewedu

Jute leaves blended into a silky, draw soup with a clean, grassy flavor — light yet deeply nutritious, and a classic Yoruba pairing with amala and gbegiri.

15 min Serves 4
Seafood Shellfish
Gbegiri — West African recipe West African Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Gbegiri

Smooth, creamy bean soup made from peeled black-eyed peas cooked down until velvety — mild, nourishing, and the perfect trio partner alongside ewedu and amala.

60 min Serves 4
Seafood Shellfish
Chicken Yassa — West African recipe West African Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Chicken Yassa

Bright, tangy, and deeply aromatic — chicken slow-braised with caramelized onions, lemon, and mustard until tender and glossy, a Senegalese comfort classic. Also known as Yassa Poulet.

60 min Serves 4
mustard Peanut
Eba — West African recipe West African Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Eba

Garri stirred rapidly into boiling water into a firm, golden swallow with a faint sour tang — versatile, filling, and the workhorse companion to virtually every Nigerian soup.

5 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens

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