/Berbere Spice-Braised Bean, Fennel, and Tomato Bowls

Berbere Spice-Braised Bean, Fennel, and Tomato Bowls

Berbere Spice-Braised Bean, Fennel, and Tomato Bowls

Canned beans are braised with cherry tomatoes, fennel, and health-boosting spices, making for a satisfying topping for whole grains, sprouted wheat pasta, or sourdough bread. A refreshing side of creamy cucumber salad makes this meal feel whole. This is a great excuse to experiment with a new-to-you spice.

What is berbere?

Berbere is a spice blend from Ethiopia that can include warming ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, along with fruity coriander and cardamom, black pepper, chili peppers, garlic, paprika, cumin, and fenugreek. Grocery stores now carry the spice blend, but it’s also readily available online.

 

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