Learn how to make a simple version of an Ethiopian dish called Tikel Gomen. This one pot dish is both easy to make, and healthy! It’s vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free and has enough flavor to satisfy anyone!

Need a recipe for Injera flatbread to go with this? I’ve got a recipe for that too! And it even has a video!

Don’t be deceived by the bland yellow coloring. It bursts with flavor! This is a recipe that I’m not going to forget about again. Definitely give it a try. Don’t let it scare you because it is Ethiopian. You are sure to love it. There’s a reason Ethiopian food is all the rage these days! It is a one pot meal, easy to make, and full of veggies. You know you have to try it now!

Tikel Gomen

Learn how to make a simple version of an Ethiopian dish called Tikel Gomen. This one pot dish is both easy to make, and healthy! It's vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free and has enough flavor to satisfy anyone!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time40 mins

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Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 4 carrots sliced
• 1 onion thinly sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 head cabbage sliced
• 5 red potatoes cut into bite-sized pieces

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Instructions

• Heat the olive oil in a 6.5-Quart Covered Stockpot over medium high heat.
• Toss in the carrots and onion and saute them in the oil for about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the seasonings (salt, pepper, cumin, turmeric, ginger) and toast for a minute.
• Add in the cabbage and potatoes. Stir to combine. Cover the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. (actual time will depend on how big you cut your potatoes).

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 970mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 6805IU | Vitamin C: 19.1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.7mg