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Ethiopian Ye'atkilt Wat (Mixed Vegetable Stew)

A vegetable-only wat, built with the same slow spice base as this book's meat wats.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: East African
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 130kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cabbage chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 turnips cubed (keto swap for potato)
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp niter kibbeh
  • 2 tbsp berbere spice blend
  • 1 cup broth
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Melt niter kibbeh in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, cook 8–10 minutes until golden.
  • Add garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in berbere, cook 1 minute more to bloom the spices.
  • Add turnips and carrots, stirring to coat.
  • Pour in broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes.
  • Add cabbage, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes more until all vegetables are tender.
  • Season with salt and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 130kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 3g
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