Atakilt Wat in the Instant Pot

AKA Ethiopian Cabbage, Carrots, and Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 T extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 T Berbere spice blend
• 1 t dried ginger
• 1 t turmeric
• 1/2 t ground fenugreek seed
• 1 1/2 C vegetable stock
• 3 C Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 1" chunks
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
• 4 C sliced green cabbage (about half a medium head)

Preparation:

1. Set the Instant Pot (IP) to saute on low and add the oil. 
2. When the oil is heated, add the onions and cook for about 2 minutes.
3. Add the spices and cook for another minute. If anything starts to stick, add a tablespoon or two of the vegetable stock.
4. Add the potatoes and the vegetable stock. Lock the lid and set to 1 minute (manual) high pressure.
5. Quick release the pressure per IP instructions, being careful with the steam.
6. Add the carrots and cabbage, and stir everything together.
7. Lock on the lid and set to high pressure (manual) for 5 minutes.
8. Let the lid naturally release.
9. Enjoy!

*Recipe Source: Vegan Under Pressure by Jill Nussinow, MS, RDN, with slight modifications.

Berbere Spice Blend

Berbere is a spice blend that is traditionally used in Ethiopian cuisine. It is excellent in red lentils, and it brings wonderful flavor to vegetable and grain dishes as well.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 C ground cayenne
• 1/3 C paprika
• 1 1/2 t ground ginger
• 1 t garlic powder
• 1 t ground fenugreek
• 1 t ground cinnamon
• 1 t ground turmeric
• 1 t ground coriander
• 1 t ground black pepper
• 1 t finely ground sea salt
• 1/2 t ground cardamom
• 1/4 t freshly ground nutmeg
• 1/4 t freshly ground allspice
• pinch of ground cloves

Preparation:

1. Mix and store in a glass container.
2. Enjoy!

*Recipe source: Vegan Under Pressure by Jill Nussinow, MS, RDN. (I highly recommend this cookbook - it is awesome, and I use it all the time for recipes for my Instant Pot!)

Cashew Sour Cream

Ingredients: 

• 1 C soaked cashews
• 1/2 C organic rice milk
• 2 T fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 t apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 t garlic powder
• 1/2 t onion powder
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/4 t ground white pepper

Preparation:

1. Put all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
2. Enjoy!