Ethiopian-Spiced Vegetable Injera Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

Fresh injera flatbread filled with sautéed vegetables seasoned with berbere spice for a vibrant and healthy wrap. This Ethiopian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs injera flatbread, carrot, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 large pieces injera flatbread
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, julienned zucchini
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp berbere spice mix
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and onions soften.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium julienned zucchini, and 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp berbere spice mix, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices coat the vegetables evenly and the aroma intensifies.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 large injera flatbreads on a clean skillet over low heat for 1 minute each side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Spoon the spiced vegetable mixture evenly down the center of each injera. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
6. Step 6: Fold or roll the injera around the filling and serve immediately as a flavorful, healthy wrap.