Shiro Wot with Flatbread

A velvety, savory stew made from chickpea flour and a rich blend of spices, thickened to perfection and served with warm flatbread, offering a robust and quick plant-based Ethiopian meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 7
• Cuisine: Ethiopian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.03/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Pescatarian

Tags

• sauté
• boil
• quick
• healthy
• comfort food
• savory

Ingredients

• 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (large, finely chopped)
• 6 clove garlic (minced)
• 1.5 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 1.5 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.75 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1.5 cup chickpea flour
• 5 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
• 7 whole wheat flatbreads

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the yellow onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
2. Add minced garlic and grated fresh ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
3. Whisk in the chickpea flour into the spice mixture in the pot, cooking for 1 minute to lightly toast. Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth, ensuring no lumps form.
4. Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the Shiro Wot has thickened to a gravy-like consistency.
5. Warm the whole wheat flatbreads or tortillas according to package instructions (e.g., microwave, oven, or pan-fry quickly).
6. Serve the Hearty Shiro Wot hot with the warm flatbreads for dipping.

Notes

Whisk constantly when adding broth to the chickpea flour to prevent lumps. Adjust consistency by adding a little more broth if it becomes too thick.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 377
• Protein: 13.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 65.2 g
• Fat: 6 g
• Fiber: 11.5 g
• Sodium: 1462 mg
• Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
• Sugar: 8.1 g