Ethiopian Veggie Stew Plate
A vibrant three-stew plate with yataklete kilkil (mixed vegetables in berbere), misir wot (red lentils), and key sir alicha (mild potato & cabbage). One skillet, 25 minutes, purely plant-based comfort food.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 16g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in berbere and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until the spices darken and smell toasted.
Step 3
Add vegetable broth, lentils, carrots, and potatoes. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes until lentils soften.
Step 4
Stir in cabbage and cook for 5 more minutes until tender. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Step 5
Divide the stew among bowls. Each spoonful will have soft lentils, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage layered together.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet or wide shallow pot (12-inch minimum)
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- cutting board and knife
- measuring cups and spoons
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