Delicious Eritrean Ga’at Entatie | Vegan | ጋዕት ብንጣጢዕ።

teff flour

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Quinoa flour is gluten-free and nutritious, while cornmeal is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and depth of berbere, while chili powder is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils are high in protein and cook faster, while white beans are economical.

Boil water in a large pot over medium heat.

Gradually add teff flour to the boiling water while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Reduce heat to low and cook the mixture until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Add salt to taste and stir until well incorporated.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes, green peppers, and carrots; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in berbere spice, cumin, and black pepper; cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Add spinach and chickpeas, cooking until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.

Serve the teff porridge topped with the vegetable mixture and a dollop of butter.

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