Ethiopian Alecha Wats Recipe

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Ethiopia with this delicious vegetarian Alecha Wats! A comforting and flavorful stew packed with carrots, potatoes, cabbage, and aromatic spices. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal and easily adaptable to your spice preferences. Even without berbere, this recipe delivers an authentic taste experience (see alternative recipe #117588 if needed). Get ready for a culinary adventure!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 819.5 kcal
Protein 67g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ethiopian Alecha Wats

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How to Make Ethiopian Alecha Wats

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of berbere (or substitute with recipe #117588), and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add 2 large carrots, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 cups of water; 1/2 cup of tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon of salt; and 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.
  4. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Add 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed, and 1 cup of chopped tomatoes.
  6. Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in 1/2 medium head of cabbage, shredded.
  8. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Continue to cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes more.
  9. Serve hot in bowls. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

72 g

Sugar

313g

Fat

11g

Carbs

53g