አማርኛ Ethiopian Zucchini Wot Recipe - Courgette Vegan Spicy wat wet - Amharic

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

Homemade blends can be lower in sodium and tailored to taste.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor while canola oil is often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and often less costly.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often cheaper and can provide a similar texture.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomato and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle in berbere spice and stir well to combine, cooking for 1 minute.

Add sliced zucchini and season with salt and black pepper.

Stir to coat zucchini with the spice mixture.

Cover and cook on low heat until zucchini is tender, about 10-15 minutes.

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