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Eritrean-Inspired Chicken, Tomato & Kale Skillet

An Eritrean-inspired chicken and greens skillet with warm spices, sweet onion, tomato, and tender kale. This keeps to ingredients available from your list, uses stove/oven-friendly cooking, serves 2, and leans on seasonal Washington produce for March like onion, kale, and citrus. It is inspired by the flavors of zigni/doro-style cooking, but simplified and not fully traditional since key pantry ingredients like berbere and niter kibbeh were not provided.

Ingredients

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 pack, about 1 to 1.25 lb $6.49
  • Yellow Onion 2 medium $1.49
  • Organic Garlic, 3 CT 3 cloves $2.89
  • Organic Dino Kale 1 bunch $2.99
  • Organic Roma Tomatoes, 16 OZ 2 to 3 tomatoes $2.99
  • Lemon 1 $0.99
  • Organic Ginger Puree, 2.8 OZ 1 tablespoon $3.99
  • Organic Cilantro small handful, optional garnish $1.79

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 2 medium Yellow Onions. Mince 3 cloves Organic Garlic. Chop 2 to 3 Organic Roma Tomatoes. Strip and chop 1 bunch Organic Dino Kale. Cut 1 pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a wide skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat with 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook slowly for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until very soft and lightly golden.
  3. Stir in the garlic and 1 tablespoon Organic Ginger Puree. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook 5 to 7 minutes, mashing them a bit, until they break down into a thick sauce. Season with salt and black pepper. If you have paprika or chili powder in your pantry, add a little for a more traditional red, spiced character.
  5. Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring once or twice, until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Add the chopped kale and a splash of water. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
  7. Finish with juice from 1/2 to 1 lemon. Taste and adjust salt. Garnish with a little chopped Organic Cilantro if you like.
  8. Serve hot on its own, with flatbread if you have any pantry bread, or alongside simply roasted potatoes if desired.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $12-16

Health notes: High in protein and iron, with plenty of fiber and vitamin C from kale, onion, and lemon. Moderate fat depending on oil used.

Drink pairing: Try a dry Riesling or a citrusy wheat beer. If avoiding alcohol, mint tea with lemon works well.

Eritrean-Inspired Cabbage, Carrot & Sweet Potato Atkilt

An Eritrean-inspired lentil-style vegetable skillet adapted to your available ingredients, using cabbage, carrots, onion, garlic, and sweet potato for a hearty plant-forward meal. This echoes the feel of yemisir and atkilt-style dishes without claiming strict authenticity.

Ingredients

  • Organic Green Cabbage 1/2 small head $1.99
  • Organic Carrot Bunch 1 bunch $2.49
  • Yellow Onion 1 large $1.49
  • Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves $2.89
  • Organic Orange Sweet Potato 1 medium $2.99
  • Lemon 1 $0.99
  • Organic Ginger Puree, 2.8 OZ 2 teaspoons $3.99

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 1 large Yellow Onion. Mince 2 cloves Organic Garlic. Peel and slice 1 medium Organic Orange Sweet Potato into small half-moons. Cut 1 bunch Organic Carrots into thin sticks. Thinly shred 1/2 small head Organic Green Cabbage.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 6 to 8 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the garlic and 2 teaspoons Organic Ginger Puree. Cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add the sweet potato and carrots with a generous pinch of salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Add the cabbage and a splash of water. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes until all vegetables are tender but not mushy.
  6. Uncover and cook 2 to 3 more minutes to let excess moisture evaporate. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and black pepper.
  7. Serve as a main for 2, or as a side with chicken or fish.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $10-14

Health notes: High fiber, vegetable-rich, and naturally dairy-free. Good source of vitamins A and C.

Drink pairing: Pair with a light rosΓ©, dry white wine, or ginger tea.

Eritrean-Inspired Salmon with Tomato, Onion & Spinach

A quick Eritrean-inspired fish dish with salmon simmered gently with onion, tomato, garlic, and greens. Bright, savory, and practical with the ingredients you have on hand.

Ingredients

  • Atlantic Salmon Portion 2 portions $6.99
  • Yellow Onion 1 large $1.49
  • Organic Roma Tomatoes, 16 OZ 2 tomatoes $2.99
  • Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves $2.89
  • Organic Spinach Bunch 1 bunch $2.69
  • Lemon 1 $0.99
  • Organic Ginger Puree, 2.8 OZ 2 teaspoons $3.99

Instructions

  1. Slice 1 large Yellow Onion thinly. Mince 2 cloves Organic Garlic. Chop 2 Organic Roma Tomatoes. Roughly chop 1 bunch Organic Spinach.
  2. Season 2 Atlantic Salmon Portions with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of oil. Add the onion and cook 6 to 8 minutes until soft.
  4. Add garlic and 2 teaspoons Organic Ginger Puree and cook 30 seconds. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook 4 to 5 minutes until saucy.
  5. Nestle in the salmon portions. Cover and cook gently for 6 to 8 minutes, until the salmon is just cooked through.
  6. Add the spinach around the fish, cover for 1 minute to wilt, then finish with lemon juice.
  7. Serve immediately with the onion-tomato sauce spooned over the fish and greens.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $15-19

Health notes: Rich in omega-3 fats and protein, with added greens and aromatics for fiber and micronutrients.

Drink pairing: Try Sauvignon Blanc or a dry rosΓ©.

Shopping list
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 pack, about 1 to 1.25 lb
  • Yellow Onion 2 medium, 1 large, 1 large
  • Organic Garlic, 3 CT 3 cloves, 2 cloves, 2 cloves
  • Organic Dino Kale 1 bunch
  • Organic Roma Tomatoes, 16 OZ 2 to 3 tomatoes, 2 tomatoes
  • Lemon 1, 1, 1
  • Organic Ginger Puree, 2.8 OZ 1 tablespoon, 2 teaspoons, 2 teaspoons
  • Organic Cilantro small handful, optional garnish
  • Organic Green Cabbage 1/2 small head
  • Organic Carrot Bunch 1 bunch
  • Organic Orange Sweet Potato 1 medium
  • Atlantic Salmon Portion 2 portions
  • Organic Spinach Bunch 1 bunch

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