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Key Sir (Beetroot Stew)

A sweet and savory Ethiopian beetroot stew, often served as part of a vegetarian spread.

15m prep + 40m cook4 servings
SHELLFISH-free
180 cal|4g protein|30g carbs|5g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Beets
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Berbere spice blend
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 8 pieces Injera

Instructions

  1. 1Peel the 1 pound of beets and dice them into 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. 2Finely chop the 1 medium onion and the 2 cloves of garlic.
  3. 3Heat the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (350°F / 175°C).
  4. 4Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5Add the diced beets, 1 teaspoon of ginger, and 1 tablespoon of berbere spice blend to the pot. Stir everything together for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
  6. 6Pour in the 1/2 cup of water. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork.
  7. 7Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
  8. 8Serve the Key Sir hot with the 8 pieces of injera.

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