Duba Wot

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 1

Satisfying Duba Wot to warm your senses

by The Chefin Vegan

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb butternut squash or 1 lb pumpkin , peeled , seeded , cut in bite-sized pieces
	1/2 cup onion , chopped
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	1/2 tablespoon berbere
	2/3 teaspoon cumin powder
	2/3 teaspoon dried basil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

250

Sugar

Fat

12g

Duba Wot is a popular Ethiopian dish that is simple, hearty and flavorful. Made with pumpkin or butternut squash, it is full of warming spices like berbere, which is a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, ginger, and red pepper flakes. This combination of spices gives it an intense flavor that is sure to warm you up on a cold day. Duba Wot is often served with injera, which is a type of sourdough flatbread that is made from teff flour. Injera is perfect for scooping up the rich, flavorful sauce of the Duba Wot. Enjoy this vegan dish as a main course for a satisfying meal any day of the week.

Instructions

1.	Heat the oil in a pan and add the onions. Cook until onion is soft.
2.	Add the berbere, cumin and dried basil and cook for one minute.
3.	Add your pumpkin/butternut squash and enough water to cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil.
4.	Reduce heat, cover and simmer until squash is tender. Add additional water if needed to keep the mixture from drying out.
5.	Once cooked, remove from heat and enjoy!

PROS

Duba Wot is a hearty, vegan dish with warming spices that is sure to satisfy.

It is easy to make and full of flavor.

CONS

This dish is not low in calories, with a moderate amount of oil and the natural sugars in the squash.

It also may not be ideal for those who do not enjoy spicy foods.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in Vitamin A and C, as well as dietary fiber.
The combination of spices is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help to boost metabolism.