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Main course Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥150kcal
💪3gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
🥑7gFat
🌿7gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Fossolia

How to order / say it
Say it ፎሶልያ — [foh-soh-lee-ah]
Order I'll have Fossolia, please.
Locally እባክዎ! ፎሶልያ እትዬዋኝ!
Say locally

A flavorful dish of sautéed green beans, onions, tomatoes, and garlic.

Why try it?

Fossolia is a beloved side dish in Bahir Dar, complementing the rich flavors of the main courses in the region. Its vibrant taste and simple preparation reflect the essence of local home cooking.

How it tastes

The dish offers a fresh and aromatic experience with the garlic providing a subtle pungency, and the tomatoes adding a slight tang. Typically served warm, it combines tender green beans sautéed to perfection.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Fossolia has been a staple in Bahir Dar since the mid-19th century. Introduced as a simple home-cooked meal, it gained popularity due to its use of local produce and has remained a favorite ever since.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g green beans
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🧄 3 garlic cloves
  • 🥕 2 medium tomatoes
  • 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 to taste black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  3. 3 Add chopped tomatoes and green beans, season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Cook until green beans are tender.
  5. 5 Serve warm as a side dish.

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