Ethiopian Misir Wot Red Lentil Stew

Ethiopian Misir Wot Red Lentil Stew

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African · 45 min · Beans · vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free

387 cal 20g protein 52g carbs 11g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3/4 cup red split lentils
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 tbsp berbere spice blend
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Rinse the lentils until the water runs clear and set aside.
  2. Dry-cook finely chopped onions in a pot over medium 10 minutes until softened and reduced.
  3. Add oil, grated garlic and ginger, and cook 2 minutes, then stir in berbere and tomato paste and bloom 2 minutes.
  4. Add the lentils and 4 cups water, bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Season with salt and cook until the stew is thick and the lentils have broken down.
  6. Serve with injera or rice.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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