Ethiopian Food Mushroom Wot Recipe - Amharic Vegan

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and depth of berbere.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher and lower in sodium.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar freshness and is often more accessible.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Cauliflower provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

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

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add berbere spice and cook for another minute to release flavors

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes

Add sliced mushrooms and stir to coat with the spice mixture

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Add diced carrots and bell peppers; cook until tender, about 10 minutes

Stir in lemon juice and chopped fresh cilantro before serving

Serve hot with injera or rice

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