Kitcha Fit-Fit with a Twist

Ingredients

• 4 cups torn injera bread 4 cups torn injera bread
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, diced 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon berbere spice 1 teaspoon berbere spice
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 280 kcal / 1172 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 45g, 6g
• Protein: 7g
• Fiber: 6g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
2. 2.
   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the diced tomatoes and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until they soften.
4. 4.
   In a separate pan, toast the torn injera bread until it becomes slightly crispy.
5. 5.
   Add the toasted injera bread to the skillet with the vegetables.
6. 6.
   Sprinkle the berbere spice, cumin, paprika, and salt over the mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
7. 7.
   Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
8. 8.
   Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
9. 9.
   Serve warm and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Injera bread — If you can't find injera bread, you can substitute it with whole wheat tortillas or flatbread. Toast them lightly before tearing them into pieces for the recipe.

Tips & Tricks

• Adjust the spice level by adding more or less berbere spice according to your preference.
• For a creamier texture, you can serve Kitcha Fit-Fit with a dollop of yogurt or cottage cheese on top.
• Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or zucchini to customize the dish to your liking.
• To make it more filling, you can add cooked chickpeas or lentils to the recipe.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed the next day. Simply reheat in a skillet or microwave before serving.

Serving advice

Kitcha Fit-Fit is traditionally served as a main dish, but it can also be enjoyed as a side dish alongside other Ethiopian delicacies. Serve it warm and garnish with fresh cilantro for an added burst of flavor.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation of Kitcha Fit-Fit, arrange the dish on a large platter and garnish it with additional fresh vegetables, such as sliced tomatoes and cucumber. The vibrant colors will make the dish even more visually appealing.