HEALTHY Ethiopian Flax Seed Recipe! (Talba Wot)

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and depth of berbere.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Green lentils offer similar texture and flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: none

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative.

Roast flax seeds until evenly roasted, then blend them into a powder.

Chop red onion and tomato.

Blend garlic and ginger together.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add chopped red onion to the pot and sauté until lightened in color.

Add blended garlic and ginger mixture to the pot and mix.

Add berbere spice to the pot, measuring about 1 to 2 spoons, and mix.

Add salt to taste and mix again.

Pour in water to rinse the tomato and add to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a soft boil, then lower the heat to medium-low.

Add in the flax powder gradually, mixing well until desired consistency is reached.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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