15-Min Ethiopian Vegetable Stew
Yataklete kilkil is a vibrant Ethiopian vegetable stew simmered in ginger-garlic oil with potatoes, carrots, and peppers. One-pan comfort that tastes like it simmered for hours but comes together in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 186
- Protein
- 4g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut potatoes and carrots into 1-inch cubes. Dice the bell pepper and mince the chili.
Step 2
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium. Add ginger and chili, cooking until fragrant, 90 seconds.
Step 3
Stir in tomato paste, coating the oil. Cook 1 minute, then add potatoes and carrots.
Step 4
Pour in 1 cup water. Cover and simmer 8 minutes until potatoes start to soften.
Step 5
Add bell pepper and 1 tsp salt. Simmer uncovered 3 more minutes until all vegetables are tender.
Step 6
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot in bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet or sauté pan (12-inch preferred)
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- lid or foil for skillet
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