Key Sir Alicha: Ethiopian Beet and Potato Medley
Key Sir Alicha pairs tender beets and potatoes with onion, garlic, and ginger for a gently spiced, earthy flavor with natural sweetness. It’s a comforting side or light main that shines alongside injera or grilled meats, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Key Sir Alicha: Ethiopian Beet and Potato Medley, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring, until the onion is softened and translucent.
- 3
Add the garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant.
- 4
Add the beets and stir to combine.
- 5
Pour in 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil.
- 6
Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- 7
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beets are easily pierced with a fork.
- 8
Add the potatoes and cook until the potatoes are soft but not falling apart.
- Calories 343.12 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 4.84 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 53.55 g 19%
- Total Fat 13.59 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 0.99 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1037.59 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 6.42 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 8.98 g --
- Added Sugars 2.51 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 154.47 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 931.94 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.46 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Key Sir Alicha: Ethiopian Beet and Potato Medley is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beet, Canola Oil, Diced Potatoes, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 343.12 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Key Sir Alicha: Ethiopian Beet and Potato Medley made of?
- The main ingredients are Beet, Canola Oil, Diced Potatoes, Fresh Ginger, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Key Sir Alicha: Ethiopian Beet and Potato Medley?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 343.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Key Sir Alicha: Ethiopian Beet and Potato Medley easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Key Sir Alicha: Ethiopian Beet and Potato Medley healthy?
- Key Sir Alicha: Ethiopian Beet and Potato Medley has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 343.12 calories and 4.84 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1037.59 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.51 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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