Timatim Kurt & Fosolia (Ethiopian Charred Green Bean, Carrot & Caramelized Onion Skillet) – Authentic Ethiopia Recipe
Vibrant vegetable skillet braising green beans and sweet carrots in ginger-garlic oil.
- Country of Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Crisp-tender green beans (fosolia) and julienned carrots, Caramelized red onions and tomatoes, Lime-jalapeño tomato salad, Fresh ginger, Garlic
Ingredients for Timatim Kurt & Fosolia (Ethiopian Charred Green Bean, Carrot & Caramelized Onion Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) crisp-tender green beans (fosolia) and julienned carrots, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups caramelized red onions and tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup lime-jalapeño tomato salad
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh ginger
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Ethiopia seasoning (garlic, cumin, cardamom pinch, olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh ginger for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add crisp-tender green beans (fosolia) and julienned carrots and caramelized red onions and tomatoes along with garlic, cumin, cardamom pinch, olive oil, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with lime-jalapeño tomato salad and serve straight from the skillet.