Ethiopian Food - Vegan Spicy Mushroom & Mung Bean Pate recipe - Amharic English Berbere injera

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Shiitake adds more umami, while button mushrooms are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach boosts nutrients, while dried herbs are cost-effective.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Cook mung beans in boiling water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain mung beans and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in mushrooms and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Add cumin, smoked paprika, and chili flakes; cook for 2 minutes.

Combine cooked mung beans and mushroom mixture in a food processor.

Blend until smooth, adding lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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