Ethiopian Inspired Mushroom Tibs Stir-Fry

This Ethiopian mushroom tibs stir-fry has so much amazing flavor!! Mushrooms onions sautéed with Berbere spice, coriander, cardamom, rosemary and red wine or balsamic! Flavor central! Gluten-free, Nutfree, Soyfree and low carb! Serve with injera bread, flatbread and a side salad.

Here’s an easy Vegan Ethiopian-style Mushroom Stir-fry that is delicious and quick to make but tastes wonderfully complex. Pleasantly spicy, savory, and delicious.

Ethiopian the cuisine after Indian that is a favorite in my home. The spices and slow roasted flavors are addictive. I have a few Ethiopian inspired options on the blog. I wanted to make some tibs, a traditional Ethiopian dish that typically refers to cubes of meat such as beef, poultry, or lamb. The protein and prep varies from recipe to recipe so does the amount of spiciness and there are versions with and without added bell pepper.

The meatiness of button mushrooms makes them a great substitution here. They withstand sauces while maintaining some texture. Any mushrooms like portabella, white, cremini or other thick mushrooms will work.

Berbere spice blend is a deeply earthy-meaty-umami- spicy blend. The key ingredients are usually red chili peppers, fenugreek, and ginger. The heat from the chili comes after you have eaten a couple of bites and I would call this mushroom dish very moderately spicy. Depending on the brand the spicy ness varies. if you’d like less heat, start with less and add more if needed.

Ingudai tibs can be served with injera bread for a delicious vegan Ethiopian meal. To up the protein even more, serve them with split pea stew Kik alicha , Ethiopian lentil stew (missir wot). Another great side would be potato cabbage atakilt wat and the various lentils and some injera or flatbread.

More Ethiopian recipes:

• Ethiopian Spiced Tacos
• Split Pea stew-kik alicha 
• Injera Bread
• Lentils in Garlic Ginger Sauce

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Ethiopian Mushrooms Tibs Stir-fry Ingudai tibs

This Ethiopian mushroom tibs stir-fry has so much amazing flavor! Mushrooms, onions sautéed with Berbere spice, coriander, cardamom, rosemary and red wine or balsamic. Flavor central!. Gluten-free, Soyfree, Nutfree and low carb! Serve with injera bread or a side salad.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Aftican

Keyword: mushroom tibs

Servings: 4

Calories: 139kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup (160 g) thinly sliced red onion
• 4 cups (385 g) chopped mushrooms
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

For the sauce:

• 2 teaspoons berbere spice blend , see notes to make your own
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• a good pinch each of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons red wine or use 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Add oil to a medium skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add in the onion and cook until translucent.
• Then add the mushrooms and rosemary, a good pinch of salt and cook until the mushrooms start to turn golden on some edges.
• Keep stirring occasionally and if the pan seems to be drying out too much, add some splashes of water.
• Then mix in the berbere , paprika, garlic, coriander, cardamom, salt and the rest of the spices to the wine, and water. Add to the skillet
• Mix well and cover and cook until the mushrooms are cooked to preference.
• Taste and adjust flavor. If you like them saucier add in more water and simmer for a few mins. Serve with some flatbread or toast or Ethiopian injera with a side of Ethiopian lentils

Notes

To make it into a meal, add in 1 cup cooked chickpeas half way through simmering with the spices. Mash lightly and continue to cook

Berbere blend: mix 1.5 tsp paprika or New Mexico chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/8 teaspoon fenugreek powder, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon onion flakes, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, pinch of cinnamon and clove. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Ethiopian Mushrooms Tibs Stir-fry Ingudai tibs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Sodium 393mg17%

Potassium 777mg22%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 256IU5%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 22mg2%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients:

• sliced red onion are sauteed to get that umami going
• chopped mushrooms – I like using cremini here but portobello or white or oyster also work
• spices: dried rosemary, berbere, paprika, garlic, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, onion powder
• for cooking the mushrooms we add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar

Tips:

• If you decide to make your own, there are several variations of the berbere spice. I like the blend at World spice as it isn’t that hot. Their blend contains Ajwain(carom seeds), Cloves, Fenugreek, Ginger powder, Tellicherry Black Pepper, cinnamon, Cardamom, Coriander, and Piquin chilies.
• Make your own Berbere spice using the recipe here 
• we add the dried rosemary before the rest of the spices to allow for it to release its flavor properly

How to Make Mushroom  Tibs

For the sauce, combine red wine or use 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and add in 1/4 cup water.

Combine the spices,  paprika, garlic, coriander, cardamom, a good pinch each of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, and onion powder and set aside

Add oil to a medium skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add in the onion and cook until translucent.

Then add the mushrooms and rosemary, a good pinch of salt, and cook until the mushrooms start to turn golden on some edges.

Keep stirring occasionally and if the pan seems to be drying out too much, add some splashes of water.

Then add in the spice and wine mix and remaining salt

Mix well and cover and cook until the mushrooms are cooked to preference.

Taste and adjust flavor and then serve with some flatbread or toast or injera.