Discover 50 Ethiopian recipes, from quick favourites to slower weekend cooking.
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◷ 80 minmedium
A hearty Ethiopian-style beef stew braised slowly with fragrant spices and seasonal root vegetables, paired with steamed carrots and parsnips to highlight fresh, local produce. This dish offers deep, warming flavors using pressure cooking for tender results on busy weeknights.
Jan 9
◷ 120 minmedium
A hearty Ethiopian chicken stew simmered with berbere spice blend, onions, garlic, and slow-cooked to tender perfection. Served with traditional injera or steamed rice, this dish celebrates authentic flavors and a comforting texture ideal for a weeknight meal.
Jan 7
◷ 40 mineasy
A comforting Ethiopian-style tibs featuring seasoned lentils and vibrant seasonal vegetables, gently steamed to retain their natural flavors and nutrients. This dish offers a wholesome vegetarian option with familiar spices and an approachable cooking method, perfect for weeknight meals.
Jan 6
◷ 70 minmedium
A vibrant Ethiopian classic featuring tender beef tibs stir-fried with traditional spices, served alongside homemade injera and sautéed collard greens for a wholesome weeknight meal.
Jan 3
◷ 70 minmedium
A vibrant grain bowl featuring crispy lentil sambusas—Ethiopian savory dumplings—served atop fragrant teff and quinoa blend, complemented with fresh tomato salad and a zesty berbere yogurt drizzle for a wholesome, plant-based weeknight meal.
Dec 31
◷ 45 mineasy
A nourishing grain bowl featuring steamed seasonal vegetables and protein-rich lentils, seasoned with traditional Ethiopian spices for a weeknight-friendly, wholesome meal.
Dec 28
◷ 50 minmedium
A vibrant, protein-rich grain bowl featuring pressure-cooked chickpeas seasoned with traditional Ethiopian spices, served over a mix of teff and quinoa with sautéed greens and fresh vegetables. This dish offers a nutritious, plant-based meal that highlights authentic flavors through approachable pressure cooking techniques.
Dec 27
◷ 75 minmedium
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian lentil stew slow-simmered with traditional berbere spices, onions, and garlic, served warm. This vegetarian dish highlights seasonal root vegetables, providing a comforting weeknight meal rich in protein and vibrant flavors.
Dec 24
◷ 55 minmedium
A vibrant Ethiopian-inspired stew featuring poached lentils and seasonal vegetables gently simmered in traditional spices. This hearty, protein-rich dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, embracing the wholesome flavors of Ethiopian cuisine with accessible cooking techniques.
Dec 23
◷ 110 minmedium
A comforting Ethiopian chicken stew rich with traditional berbere spices, slow-simmered to tender perfection and highlighting seasonal root vegetables. This healthy, protein-forward dish embraces classic slow braising for depth of flavor and is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Dec 21
◷ 90 minmedium
A hearty Ethiopian braised chicken stew simmered in a rich, spiced berbere sauce, traditionally served with poached hard-boiled eggs and injera. This recipe highlights seasonal produce such as tomatoes and onions, combined with robust spices to deliver authentic flavors in an approachable weeknight dish.
Dec 18
◷ 60 minmedium
A nourishing grain bowl featuring pressure-cooked beef seasoned with traditional Ethiopian berbere spice blend, paired with fluffy teff grains and a medley of seasonal roasted vegetables for a hearty weeknight meal.
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Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 3 cm (1 inch) cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), steamer basket or heatproof colander, large pot or deep pan, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: If you don’t have berbere spice, use a combination of paprika, cayenne, ground ginger, cinnamon, and fenugreek to mimic the flavor.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 120 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken, yellow onions, clarified butter (niter kibbeh), garlic, fresh ginger. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken for more flavor and tender meat.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed and drained, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated, carrot, diced. Equipment: steamer pot with lid, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Use a shallow dish for steaming to ensure even cooking.
Preparation takes 45 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef sirloin, berbere spice, mitmita chili powder, onion, garlic. Equipment: large mixing bowl, large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan, medium mixing bowl, whisk, clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, large frying pan for greens, measuring spoons, spatula.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh, high-quality beef sirloin for best tenderness and flavor.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, water for cooking lentils, vegetable oil for cooking filling, onion, garlic. Equipment: medium saucepan, large skillet or frying pan, mixing bowls, baking tray or air fryer, knife, cutting board, spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure lentils are well drained before adding to filling to avoid soggy sambusas.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained, water or low-sodium vegetable broth for cooking lentils, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower. Equipment: large saucepan with lid, steamer basket or insert, large mixing bowl, wooden spoon, small bowl.
Kitchen tip: Do not overcook lentils or vegetables to maintain texture and avoid mushiness.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained, water for pressure cooking chickpeas, vegetable oil, onion, garlic. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, medium saucepan, large skillet, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Soaking dried chickpeas overnight reduces cooking time and improves texture.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, clarified butter (niter kibbeh) or unsalted butter, yellow onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, freshly grated. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: For a smokier flavor, toast the berbere spice briefly before using.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: brown or green lentils, rinsed, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, grated fresh ginger. Equipment: large pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Rinse lentils thoroughly to remove any debris and reduce foam during cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil or neutral oil, onions, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, minced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken thighs for best flavor and moisture retention during slow cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 70 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: vegetable oil or niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter), yellow onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, minced, berbere spice mix. Equipment: Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, Wooden spoon, Small bowl, Slotted spoon, Medium saucepan.
Kitchen tip: Slowly caramelizing the onions is key to building depth of flavor; do not rush this step.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 2 cm cubes, berbere spice blend, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, medium pot with lid, baking sheet, mixing bowls, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: If you do not have a pressure cooker, brown the beef in a heavy pot and braise covered at low heat for about 2 hours until tender.