An Ethiopian-inspired recipe for berbere potatoes made with simple ingredients and flavorful berbere spice. Vegan and gluten-free, this makes for a flavorful healthy side dish.
Find out how to make your own berbere spice blend here.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, rough chopped
1 large tomato, diced
1 tablespoon berbere spice
¾ cup water
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1½ pounds thin-skinned potatoes like Yukon golds, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Drizzle of olive oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a cast iron or ovenproof skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, add the shallots and sauté, stirring until tender, 4-5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes and their juices, and continue cooking until they begin to break down and soften, 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the berbere spice, salt and pepper and the water. Scoop out ¾ cup of the tomato mixture and set aside.
Add the potatoes, tossing to coat each side and layer them.
Pour the reserved tomato mixture over top.
Cover tightly with a lid or with foil. Bring to a hard simmer on the stovetop, then place in the oven for 30 minutes.
Remove lid, checking that potatoes are fork-tender. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes uncovered.
Scatter with fresh parsley and drizzle with a little olive oil.