EASY AND SIMPLE ADES/ MISIR RECIPE| Eritrean Vegan Food| Tsom 🇪🇷

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and flavor of berbere.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Green lentils offer a similar texture with more nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor with healthy fats.

injera

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flatbread

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole wheat flatbread is a nutritious alternative.

Turn the burner to medium-high heat (about 3.5).

Add chopped onions to the pot and let them cook until moisture is absorbed and they start to stick.

Add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to the onions and cook until they are golden brown.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of powdered berbere and 1 tablespoon of dilla berbere, along with 5 minced garlic cloves.

Add 2 tablespoons of water and cook until fragrant.

Mix in the blended tomatoes and let the mixture reduce for about 15-20 minutes until thick.

Add 1 cup of rinsed red lentils to the pot and stir to incorporate.

Pour in the remaining water (3 cups total) and add 1 teaspoon of vegetable seasoning and 0.5 teaspoons of salt.

Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, checking occasionally.

If lentils are not cooked, add an additional cup of water and cook for another 10 minutes, adjusting salt as needed.

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