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berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

Homemade blends can be healthier and more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5-7 minutes

Mix in berbere spice, salt, and bay leaves, cooking for another minute

Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat in the spice mixture

Pour in water to cover the chicken, then bring to a simmer

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender

Add chopped carrots and potatoes, cooking for an additional 20 minutes until vegetables are soft

Stir in bell peppers and cook for 5 more minutes

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning with lemon juice before serving

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