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Ethiopian-Spiced Tempeh & Millet Flatbread Platter with Ginger-Tomato Misir Wat

Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Ethiopian-Spiced Tempeh & Millet Flatbread Platter with Ginger-Tomato Misir Wat

A vibrant Ethiopian-inspired dinner featuring pan-seared marinated tempeh alongside creamy red lentil stew infused with warming spices, served on fluffy millet-based flatbread with sautéed collard greens and pickled vegetables. This globally-inspired feast celebrates bold flavors and plant-powered proteins.

Ingredients

  • 14 oz tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch steaks
  • 1 1/2 cups red lentils, dried
  • 1 cup millet flour, for flatbread
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for binding
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum, for binding
  • 8 oz collard greens, chopped
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk, full-fat
  • 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp berbere spice blend
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 3 tbsp tamari, for marinade
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, divided
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup, for marinade
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water, for flatbread
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare tempeh marinade: whisk together tamari, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, half the minced garlic, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Add tempeh steaks and marinate for at least 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Make millet flatbread: combine millet flour, all-purpose flour, xanthan gum, and 1/2 tsp salt. Gradually whisk in warm water until smooth batter forms. Let rest 10 minutes. Heat non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, lightly oil, and cook thin pancakes 1-2 minutes per side until lightly golden. Keep warm.

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