Teff Injera –  an Ethiopian staple

Teff is  very healthy; the following nutrition facts, for uncooked teff, are obtained from the US Department of Agriculture national nutrient database SR28:

• Nutrient	Unit	Value per 100 g	cup 193 g
  Proximates
  Water	g	8.82	17.02
  Energy	kcal	367	708
  Protein	g	13.30	25.67
  Total lipid (fat)	g	2.38	4.59
  Carbohydrate, by difference	g	73.13	141.14
  Fiber, total dietary	g	8.0	15.4
  Sugars, total	g	1.84	3.55
  Minerals
  Calcium, Ca	mg	180	347
  Iron, Fe	mg	7.63	14.73
  Magnesium, Mg	mg	184	355
  Phosphorus, P	mg	429	828
  Potassium, K	mg	427	824
  Sodium, Na	mg	12	23
  Zinc, Zn	mg	3.63	7.01
  Vitamins
  Thiamin	mg	0.390	0.753
  Riboflavin	mg	0.270	0.521
  Niacin	mg	3.363	6.491
  Vitamin B-6	mg	0.482	0.930
  Vitamin A, RAE	µg	0	0
  Vitamin A, IU	IU	9	17
  Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.08	0.15
  Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	µg	1.9	3.7
  Lipids
  Fatty acids, total saturated	g	0.449	0.867
  Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	g	0.589	1.137
  Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	g	1.071	2.067

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• Teff, Ethiopia’s nutritious grain -Washington Post – Wellness

  April 8, 2014

  As America embraces this ancient grain, teff can be found in gluten-free recipes for pancakes, breads, crepes or waffles and is showing up in products such as cereal, snacks, wraps and more.

  Nutrition facts:

  Nutrient-packed bran and germ make up the majority of the teff grain, which is why the nutrient content is so high compared with more common grains. Teff offers the most calcium (1 cup of cooked teff offers 123 milligrams, which is equivalent to half a cup of cooked spinach). And most grains don’t offer Vitamin C, but teff is an excellent source.

  Plus, according to the Whole Grains Council, teff is high in resistant starch, a newly discovered type of dietary fiber that can benefit blood-sugar management, weight control and colon health.

  Recipe: Southwest teff burgers

  This recipe is a spin on the standard veggie burger. Teff serves as a binding agent, and roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, oats, onions and scallions make up the rest of the dish. The burgers are loaded with Southwest flavor from fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin, agave nectar and jalapeño pepper. They are baked (more healthful than pan-frying), making them slightly crisp on the outside and slightly moist inside.

  Serve the burgers with whole-wheat or gluten-free buns and your favorite toppings. They’re also great served on a salad or in a “lettuce sandwich.” Or simply dip them in guacamole.

  Gordon, a master of public health professional and a master certified health education specialist, is creator of the healthful recipe site EatingbyElaine.com. Find her on Twitter at @EatingbyElaine.

• It’s gluten-free, low-glycemic, and contains tons of minerals, fiber, and even a healthy dose of Vitamin Bs.
• It’s delicious !

Spices & Condiments

Berbere

Berbere is a mixture of Ethiopian pepper seasoned with garlic, ginger as well as many spices such as cloves, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds that are ground to a fine powder.

Mitten Shiro

Mitten Shiro is seasoned ground chickpeas used to make the Ethiopian Shiro dish.

Ethiopian Organic Coffee

Ethiopia is known for the quality of its coffee beans. In fact, Arabica coffee, the finest of all coffee species, originated in Ethiopia.

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