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Ethiopian Suf Fitfit with Injera and Chickpeas

Name: Ethiopian Suf Fitfit with Injera and Chickpeas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Injera bread, 3 large pieces; Chickpeas, 1 can, drained and rinsed; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Ground cumin, 1 tsp; Ground coriander, 1 tsp; Smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp; Salt and pepper, To taste; Lemon juice, 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed; Tahini, 1 tbsp; Garlic, 1 clove, minced; Extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp; Salt, To taste; Red onion, 1/2, thinly sliced; Green bell pepper, 1, diced; Red bell pepper, 1, diced; Parsley, 1/4 cup, chopped; Cilantro, 1/4 cup, chopped

Suf Fitfit is a traditional Ethiopian dish made by combining pieces of Injera with spiced chickpeas, creating a vibrant and filling salad.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 1, 2025

Ethiopian Suf Fitfit with Injera and Chickpeas — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Injera

Chickpea Mixture

Dressing

Salad Assembly

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 343 kcal
Protein: 8.9 g
Carbs: 46.1 g
Fat: 14.6 g
Fiber: 6.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1372 kcal
Protein: 35.7 g
Carbs: 184.5 g
Fat: 58.4 g
Fiber: 25 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Injera bread 3 large pieces	600	18	120	3	6
Chickpeas 1 can, drained and rinsed	210	11	35	3	10
Olive oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Ground cumin 1 tsp	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.2
Ground coriander 1 tsp	6	0.3	1.1	0.2	0.6
Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp	3	0.2	0.7	0.1	0.4
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Lemon juice 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed	12	0.2	4	0	0.2
Tahini 1 tbsp	89	2.5	3.2	8	1.4
Garlic 1 clove, minced	4	0.2	0.9	0	0.1
Extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Red onion 1/2, thinly sliced	20	0.5	4.5	0	1
Green bell pepper 1, diced	24	1	6	0.2	2
Red bell pepper 1, diced	31	1	7.2	0.3	2.5
Parsley 1/4 cup, chopped	4	0.3	0.9	0.1	0.5
Cilantro 1/4 cup, chopped	1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1

These are estimates and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Injera

1
Tear the injera
Tear the injera into small, bite-sized pieces.
2
Dry the injera
Spread the pieces on a baking sheet and set aside to slightly dry.

Preparing the Chickpeas

1
Heat olive oil
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2
Add chickpeas and spices
Add chickpeas and sprinkle with cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika.
Tip: For more flavor, toast the spices in the skillet for a minute before adding chickpeas.
3
Crisp the chickpeas
Cook for 5-7 minutes until chickpeas become slightly crispy. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
Tip: Be careful not to overcook the chickpeas; they should remain slightly firm.

How to Make Ethiopian Suf Fitfit with Injera and Chickpeas

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Toasting Chickpeas
Sauté chickpeas with spices until fragrant.
2
Drying Injera
Allow injera pieces to dry slightly for a better texture in the salad.
3
Mixing Dressing
Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth before mixing with the salad.