Yataklete Kilkil — Spiced Ethiopian Stew
Vibrant mixed vegetable stew with potatoes, carrots, and green beans simmered in ginger-garlic-chili oil. This vegan Ethiopian classic comes together in 25 minutes and tastes like a warming hug.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 4g

Ingredients
- 1 lb waxy potatoes, cubed
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 8 oz fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
- 2 tbsp ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small red chili, minced (or 1/2 tsp cayenne)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add ginger, garlic, and chili; stir until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
- 2
Add potatoes and carrots. Stir to coat, then pour in water. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
- 3
Add green beans, stir well, and simmer uncovered until all vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes longer.
- 4
Taste and season with salt and pepper. The stew should be brothly, not thick.
- 5
Serve hot in bowls, spooning the cooking liquid over the vegetables.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
- microplane (for ginger) or fine grater
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