10 Most Popular African Side Dishes [Full Recipes]

Have you been looking for a collection of the best African side dishes to try out? Look no more, as I have compiled the very best and nutritious African cuisine for you.

Africa is no doubt blessed with the best resources, all of which also comprises of her food and spices, which makes it stand out amongst the rest.

Is it to talk about the eba and efo riro from Nigeria, or the Boerewors from south Africa? All of these, with their unique complement are examples of African side dishes, and they sure shows that there are more than enough African side dishes than we know.

Without wasting more times, below are 10 must-try African side dishes.

#1

Efo Riro 

This dishes has recommended to a dozen of people I know of to serve as. Source of vitamin to the body, due to the nutrients in the vegetables.

Apart from the nutrients, efo riro is one of the most African side dishes in Nigeria. 

This delicacy us prepared using a good amount of healthy and nutritious protein, as well as seasonings and herb for better taste.

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#2

Boerewors

This is a popular south African dish, although it's commonly eaten in cape town. Boerewors is said to be one of the most important part of a typical South African dish.

This African side dish is made from minced beef (might also be combined with pork or lamb) and spices to give it the required taste.

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#3

Shiro wat

This is a rich gluten free dish which originated in Ethiopia.

This stew is made from peas, or lentils, alongside other ingredients like onion, garlic etc.

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#4

Jollof Rice

This is a delicacy common in both Nigeria and Ghana (though it can be found and is eaten in different other parts of the world).

Smoky jollof Rice recipe is one which can be considered the best African side dish of all time.

With the combination of ingredients like onions, tomatoes, oil and others, you can make yourself this great African dish.

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#5

Potato Soup

I love this dish so much, not only because it's gluten free, but also because it can be considered as one of the best vegetarian dish.

This recipe of mine is made with a special blender known as the Vitamix, thus theming this side dish as a Vitamix potato soup recipe.

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#6

Vegan Sandwich

Away from the meat and protein, this sandwich recipe is also considered as one of the best vegan dinner or breakfast recipe, simply because it's light and nutritious.

Get your bread, veggies and follow this recipe to make your own vegan sandwich.

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#7

Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew

Another stew on the list. This dish is loaded with a good number of vegetable and nutrient.

It is best for both vegan and non vegan, as it has a good number of health factors.

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#8

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

It's no news to anyone that salad is a great side dish, if you're eating it alone, or as an accompaniment for foods like rice.

Roasted cauliflower salad is a great African side dish, because it's delicious, healthy and nutritious to the body.

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#9

Okro Soup

The combination of freshly harvested okro, pepper, and some protein, amongst other ingredients is enough to prepare the delicious and mouth watering Nigerian side dish.

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#10

Fried Rice

Now this is a very common African dish. It's wildly eaten in various parts of Africa due to the beautiful look it has both during preparation and after.

Fried rice is an excellent African side dish. Just get yourself the required veggies, ingredients and rice, and you're good to go.

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