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Fasolia (Ethiopian Green Bean Stew)
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Fasolia (Ethiopian Green Bean Stew)

13 ingredients 10 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

254
Calories
6g
Protein
15g
Fat
28g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Green Beans 1 cup (100g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion , finely chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic , minced
  • 2 medium-sized tomatoes , diced
  • 1 tablespoon berbere spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper , or to taste
  • Salt , to taste
  • 500 grams (1 lb ) fresh green beans , trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley , chopped, for garnish

Directions

1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.

2

Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

3

Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.

4

Stir in the berbere spice blend, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well to coat the onions and tomatoes with the spices.

5

Add the trimmed and cut green beans to the skillet and stir to combine them with the spice mixture.

6

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer for about 20–25 minutes, or until the green beans are tender but still slightly crisp. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.

7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt or additional spices if desired.

8

Remove from heat and let the stew rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

9

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley.

10

Serve as a main course, accompanied by injera or rice.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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