Tikil Gomen (Ethiopian Cabbage)

Tikil gomen is a quick and easy vegetarian dish of cabbage and carrots typically served alongside other Ethiopian dishes with injera bread.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
• 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 0.66666668653488 head cabbage, diced and rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, garlic, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until flavors are combined, about 7 minutes. Add cabbage and mix well.

Step 2

Cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until cabbage is tender but not completely soft, about 20 minutes. Add water if vegetables look dry.