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Eritrean-Inspired Ground Chicken with Tomato & Kale

An Eritrean-inspired ground chicken and kale skillet with deeply cooked onions, tomato, garlic, and ginger. It is not fully traditional, but it keeps the warm, savory profile and uses seasonal March produce in Washington like onion, kale, and citrus.

Ingredients

  • 365 by Whole Foods Market, Ground Chicken, Step 2, 16 Ounce 1 pack $5.99
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 2 medium yellow onions, mince 3 garlic cloves, chop 2 to 3 roma tomatoes, and strip and chop 1 bunch dino kale.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook 10 to 12 minutes until very soft and lightly golden.
  3. Stir in the garlic and ginger puree and cook 1 minute.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook 5 to 7 minutes until they break down into a thick sauce. Season with salt and black pepper. If you have paprika or chili flakes in your pantry, add a little here.
  5. Add 1 pack ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked and coated in the onion-tomato mixture.
  6. Add the kale with a splash of water, cover, and cook 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
  7. Finish with juice from half to 1 lemon. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $11-15

Health notes: High protein, iron-rich greens, and moderate carbs if served alone.

Drink pairing: Dry Riesling or light beer.

Eritrean-Inspired Cabbage, Carrot & Sweet Potato Skillet

A vegetable-forward Eritrean-inspired atkilt-style skillet made with cabbage, carrots, onion, sweet potato, garlic, and ginger. Comforting, affordable, and built from seasonal Washington produce for March.

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 garlic cloves, peel and slice 1 sweet potato into small half-moons, cut the carrots into thin sticks, and shred 1/2 head green cabbage.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 6 to 8 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and ginger puree and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add sweet potato and carrots with salt and cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Add cabbage and a splash of water. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
  6. Uncover and cook 2 to 3 more minutes to evaporate excess moisture. Finish with lemon juice and black pepper.
  7. Serve warm as a main for 2.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $10-14

Health notes: High fiber, rich in vitamins A and C, dairy-free, and plant-forward.

Drink pairing: Dry rosΓ© or ginger tea.

Eritrean-Inspired Cod with Tomato, Onion & Spinach

An Eritrean-inspired cod skillet with softened onions, tomato, garlic, ginger, and wilted spinach. A lighter seafood option that avoids salmon while still fitting the flavor direction.

Ingredients

  • Cod Fillets, 10.5 OZ 1 pack $8.99
  • 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. Thinly slice 1 large yellow onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, chop 2 roma tomatoes, and roughly chop 1 bunch spinach.
  2. Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 6 to 8 minutes until soft.
  4. Add garlic and ginger puree and cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook 4 to 5 minutes until saucy.
  5. Nestle in the cod, cover, and cook gently 6 to 8 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
  6. Add spinach around the fish, cover 1 minute to wilt, then finish with lemon juice.
  7. Serve immediately with the onion-tomato sauce spooned over the cod and spinach.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $14-18

Health notes: Lean protein, light but satisfying, with iron and folate from spinach.

Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc or dry Chenin Blanc.

Shopping list
  • 365 by Whole Foods Market, Ground Chicken, Step 2, 16 Ounce 1 pack
  • 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 Green Cabbage 1/2 small head
  • Organic Carrot Bunch 1 bunch
  • Organic Orange Sweet Potato 1 medium
  • Cod Fillets, 10.5 OZ 1 pack
  • Organic Spinach Bunch 1 bunch

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