Ingredients
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For the Injera-inspired Flatbread:
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1 cup teff flour
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1 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 Cooking oil for the pan
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For the Lentil Stew:
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1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
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1 onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon ginger, minced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
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3 cups water
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1 Juice of 1 lemon
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For Toppings:
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1 Sautéed spinach or kale
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1 Diced tomatoes
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1 Sliced cucumbers
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1 Sliced red onions
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1 Fresh cilantro leaves
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1 Ground chili powder (optional, for extra spice)
Directions
Teff flour can be found in specialty stores or online, and it’s the traditional grain used to make injera in Ethiopia. If you can’t find teff flour, you can substitute it with other gluten-free flours like sorghum or millet.
Steps
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For the Injera-inspired Flatbread: |
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In a mixing bowl, combine teff flour, water, and salt. Stir until you have a smooth batter. Let it rest for about 30 minutes. |
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease it with cooking oil. |
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Pour a ladleful of the batter into the skillet, swirling it around to form a thin, crepe-like flatbread. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges lift easily. |
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Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until lightly browned. Repeat with the remaining batter. |
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For the Lentil Stew: |
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In a large saucepan, sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger until fragrant. |
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Stir in the tomato paste, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground paprika, ground turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes to toast the spices. |
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Add the rinsed red lentils, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the stew has thickened. |
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To Assemble: |
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Place a piece of the injera-inspired flatbread in a bowl. |
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Spoon a generous portion of the lentil stew on top of the flatbread. |
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Add sautéed spinach or kale, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, sliced red onions, and fresh cilantro leaves as desired. |
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Sprinkle with ground chili powder if you like it spicy. |
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Serve your Vegan Ethiopian-Inspired Breakfast Bowl immediately and enjoy the diverse and flavorful tastes of Ethiopia! |
