A flavorful and textured green bean dish featuring sautéed onions, garlic, and tomatoes, topped with crispy toasted injera crumbs. A delightful side dish with international flair.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Toss the torn injera pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Toast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. Let cool slightly, then crumble them further if desired. Set aside.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute, until fragrant.
Add the green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), salt, pepper, and berbere spice (if using).
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp. Add a little water if the mixture becomes too dry or starts to stick.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
Serve the green beans topped with the toasted injera crumbs.
Nutrition per serving (285g)
For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the berbere spice.
You can substitute canned diced tomatoes with 2-3 fresh tomatoes, chopped.
If you don't have injera, you can use toasted pita bread or croutons as a topping.
To make ahead, prepare the green beans up to the point of adding the injera crumbs. Store in the refrigerator and reheat before serving, then top with fresh injera crumbs.
Oven
Large Skillet or Frying Pan
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