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Atakilt Wat - Ethiopian Cabbage Potato Carrots. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe

Atakilt Wat - Ethiopian Cabbage Potato Carrots. Easy spiced side full of amazing flavor. free of Dairy, egg, corn, soy, yeast, nut, gluten, grain.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Ethiopian

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil or vegan butter divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 green chili chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 to 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds or powder
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/8 tsp cloves powder
  • a generous dash of black pepper
  • 3/4 cup sliced carrots
  • 2 medium potatoes chopped, 1.5 loaded cups
  • 1/2 head of cabbage finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, add 1 tsp oil and heat at medium-low. Once hot, Add garlic, ginger, chili, and onion. Mix, cook for 4 minutes.
  2. Add the cumin, turmeric, fenugreek seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper. Mix and cook for 3 minutes to infuse the oil and to continue cooking the onion to golden.
  3. Add the carrots, potato and mix well. Add cabbage and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix well, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Stir once in between.
  4. Add 1/4 tsp or more salt, and 1 tsp olive oil. Mix in. Deglaze at this time with water if needed Cover and Cook for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. *
  5. Serve hot with Ethiopian flat bread Injera and lentil wat, ethiopian greens(gomen wat)

Notes

  • *The veggies get cooked in their own moisture. If they start to stick (depends on your lid , the pan, moisture in the veggies), add a couple of splashes of water or broth and mix in and continue to cook.
  • Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 753mg (31%) Potassium 1419mg (41%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 8240IU (165%) Vitamin C 113.9mg (127%) Calcium 176mg (18%) Iron 8.7mg (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 753mg 31%
Potassium 1419mg 30%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 8240IU 165%
Vitamin C 113.9mg 127%
Calcium 176mg 18%
Iron 8.7mg 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.