Directions
Subtitle: Flavorful and Healthy
Description: This vegetarian stew is perfect for those looking for a hearty meal packed full of flavors from Ethiopian cuisine. It includes various spices and herbs that will leave you wanting more!
Ingredients List:
– 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
– 1 Onion, chopped
– 2 Bell Peppers, chopped (use your favorite colors)
– 2 Carrots, chopped
– 1 Celery Stalk, chopped
– 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
– ½ Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
– ¼ Teaspoon Salt
– ⅛ Teaspoon Pepper
– 1 Cup Water
– 2 Cups Uncooked Brown Rice
Instructions:
1. Heat up olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Then add bell peppers, carrots, celery, ginger, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper. Saute for another 5 minutes.
3. Next, pour water into the pot and stir in the brown rice. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked through.
4. Once done, remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until all liquid has been absorbed, about 10 more minutes.
5. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Note: This stew can be made gluten-free simply by substituting brown rice with quinoa.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 cup/180 ml serving
Servings Per Container: 4-6 servings
Calories per Serving: 140 calories
Total Fat: 2 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 43 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate: 28 grams
Dietary Fiber: 5 grams
Sugars: 1 gram
Protein: 4 grams
Difficulty Level: Medium
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Total Time Needed: 1 hour 10 minutes
Steps
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Heat up olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. |
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Done
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Then add bell peppers, carrots, celery, ginger, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper. Saute for another 5 minutes. |
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3
Done
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Next, pour water into the pot and stir in the brown rice. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked through. |
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4
Done
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Once done, remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until all liquid has been absorbed, about 10 more minutes. |
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5
Done
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Remove from heat and serve immediately. |
