10 Spicy And Delicious Vegetable-Based Ethiopian Recipes!

Ethiopian cuisine is actually incredibly vegan-friendly! Check out these 10 Ethiopian recipes from our Food Monster App and prepare to taste the flavors of the world.

1. 3 Ethiopian Stews

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These 3 Ethiopian Stews by Melanie Sorrentino are simple and budget-friendly, yet the level of deliciousness to these meals is off the chart. Make them for any lunch or dinner!

2. Ethiopian Sweet Potato Burger

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This hearty and nutritious Ethiopian Sweet Potato Burger recipe by Zsu Dever is truly a treat. Ginger, garlic, clove, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, paprika, and cayenne will fill your kitchen with a hypnotic aroma.

3. Toasted Turmeric Milk Oat and Teff Porridge

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Teff is thought to have originated in Ethiopia about 4000-1000 B.C.E. This Toasted Turmeric Milk Oat and Teff Porridge gets its golden color from turmeric so it has tons of heal benefits come with using the magical spice.

4. Teff Bran Chia Bread

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This Teff Bran Chia Bread by Gunjan Dudani is perfect for snacking and dipping. Toast a slice with some vegan butter and jam or serve it alongside some tofu scramble for a wholesome breakfast.

5. Teff Pancakes With Pomegranate and Pears

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These pretty and fulfilling Teff Pancakes With Pomegranate and Pears by Kathryn Geyer are spiced with cinnamon and topped with fruit.

6. Injera: Ethiopian Sourdough Flatbread With Spiced Stew

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Use this Injera: Ethiopian Sourdough Flatbread With Spiced Stew by Travis Piper with spicy vegetables or dip it in a variety of hummuses.

7. One-Pot Split Pea Curry

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Ah yes, this One-Pot Split Pea Curry by Annabelle Randles is creamy and fragrant, and perfect for weekly leftovers as you can prepare as much as your heart desires.

8. Spicy Cabbage Turmeric Stew

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Cabbage dishes, as well as turmeric, is very popular in Ethiopia. Enjoy this Spicy Cabbage Turmeric Stew by Adina Beck with grains or a wonderful side dish for many other dishes.

9. Sweet Potato Waffle Rosti

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These Sweet Potato Waffle Rosti by Taryn Fitz-Gerald are topped with a kale and cabbage that has been massaged in a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette that is to die for.

10. Stewed Black-Eyed Peas

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These pretty Stewed Black-Eyed Peas by Elsa Brobbey contain veggies and beans that are accented with aromatic spices and stewed over time until the vegetables start to break down, meld, and become a thick and deliciously saucy stew. 

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