West African Recipes

West African cooking spans centuries of regional tradition, vibrant spice blends, and weeknight-friendly techniques. Below are our tested West African recipes — each with calories, per-serving cost, and step-by-step instructions designed to actually fit a busy kitchen.

gluten free

West African Groundnut Stew

A deep, peanut-rich one-pot stew the way it is served from Senegal through to Nigeria — chicken, sweet potato, tomato, and roasted peanut paste cooked down until the oil rises.

Time: 1 hr 25 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $3.10/serving