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Shiro Wat (Chickpea Stew)

A rich and flavorful Ethiopian chickpea stew, made with ground chickpeas and spices. A great vegan and shellfish-free option.

10m prep + 25m cook4 servings
Contains wheatSHELLFISH-free
280 cal|12g protein|40g carbs|8g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chickpea flour (Shiro powder)
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Berbere spice blend
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Tomato paste
  • 8 pieces Injera bread

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix chickpea flour with 1/2 cup of water to form a smooth paste.
  2. 2Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger in vegetable oil until softened.
  3. 3Add berbere spice blend and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
  4. 4Gradually add the chickpea flour paste and the remaining water, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  5. 5Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the stew thickens.
  6. 6Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot with injera bread.

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