ETHIOPIAN RED LENTILS (vegan, gluten-free) // misir wot

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.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Dice the onion and add it to the skillet; sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Add more than 3 minced garlic cloves, diced tomatoes, berbere spice, and tomato paste to the skillet; mix all together.

Stir in 1 cup of red lentils, 2 cups of vegetable broth, and 1/4 cup of water; season with sea salt to taste.

Cook everything in the saucepan for about 35 to 40 minutes, adding more water if needed for desired thickness.

Serve the misir wot with injera bread.

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