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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
Yataklete Kilkil — Spiced Ethiopian Stew
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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. 1

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add ginger, garlic, and chili; stir until fragrant, about 60 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add potatoes and carrots. Stir to coat, then pour in water. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add green beans, stir well, and simmer uncovered until all vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes longer.

  4. 4

    Taste and season with salt and pepper. The stew should be brothly, not thick.

  5. 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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