Berbere Recipe

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Berbere
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
132
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 4 -6 tbsp of a combination ground cayenne pepper (red pepper, dried chile peppers, or red pepper flakes) or 4 -6 tbsp paprika (red pepper, dried chile peppers, or red pepper flakes)
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp onions (optional) or 2 tbsp shallots, finely chopped , omit if making dry berbere (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced , use dried garlic if making dry berbere (optional)
  • 1/4 cup oil or 1/4 cup water (omit if making dry berbere) or 1/4 cup red wine (omit if making dry berbere)

Directions:

  1. In a heavy skillet over medium heat, toast the dried spices for a few minutes - stirring or shaking the skillet continuously to avoid scorching.
  2. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  3. If making dry berbere powder: grind the mixture in a spice grinder or blender, or use a mortar and pestle.
  4. Store the berbere powder in a tightly-sealed container.
  5. If making a berbere paste: combine the toasted spices with the fresh ginger, onions or shallots, garlic, and oil (water, or wine).
  6. Grind together in a blender or with a mortar and pestle.
  7. Store the berbere paste in a tightly-sealed container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 131.69 Kcal (551 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.86g 21%
Sodium 1746.01mg 73%
Potassium 41.28mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.21g 1%
Sugars 0.27g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
Protein 0.48g 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 13.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 492.69 Kcal (2063 kJ)
Calories from fat 466.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.87g 21%
Sodium 6532.46mg 73%
Potassium 154.45mg 1%
Total Carbs 8.27g 1%
Sugars 1.03g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.61g 3%
Protein 1.79g 1%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 2%
Iron 2.6mg 4%
Calcium 50.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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