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SomaliBajiya (Somali Split-Pea Fritters) with Quick Tomato–Onion Salad
Crispy, fragrant fritters made from dried split peas and simple spices—very cheap, filling, and easy to scale. Serve with a quick tomato–onion salad for a complete, budget-friendly meal for four.
40 min·easyVegetarianVegan
EthiopianMisir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentil Stew)
A richly spiced, completely plant-based Ethiopian lentil stew (misir wot) made with berbere and slowly browned onions for deep, savory flavor. Serve with injera, rice or flatbread.
1 hr 5 min·mediumVeganVegetarian
EthiopianShiro (Ethiopian Chickpea Stew)
A thick, warmly spiced Ethiopian stew made from chickpea flour (or shiro powder). Rich, savory and deeply satisfying — serve with injera, rice or flatbread so nobody misses the meat.
40 min·easyVegetarianVegan
- Kenyan
Maharagwe ya Nazi — Kenyan Coconut Kidney Bean Stew (Make‑Ahead)
A creamy, gently spiced coconut bean stew from the Kenyan coast that improves after a day in the fridge. Make a big pot at once for rice, chapati or as a protein-rich grab‑and‑go topping all week.
55 min·easyVeganGluten-free
- Ethiopian
Atakilt Wat — Ethiopian Cabbage, Potato & Carrot Stew (Budget)
A simple, inexpensive Ethiopian vegetable stew of cabbage, potatoes and carrots simmered with turmeric and warm spices. Hearty, vegan and easy to stretch to feed four on a tight budget.
50 min·easyVegetarianVegan