How to Make Red Lentil Stew! (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.

Introduce the dish and ingredients.

Heat water in a pot and add fresh tomatoes to soften them.

Chop onions and add them to the pot while they are cooking on low heat.

Use a veggie cutter to chop onions quickly due to irritation from cutting.

Peel the softened tomatoes and chop them, then add to the pot.

Mix the chopped tomatoes with the onions in the pot.

Wash the lentils thoroughly until the water runs clear, checking for dirt or rocks.

Add the cleaned lentils to the pot along with some water and additional oil.

Add seasoning including garlic, ginger, and berbere spice to the mixture.

Cover the pot and let it cook, checking occasionally and adding more water as needed.

Once the mixture is cooked down and the water has evaporated, turn off the heat and let it sit before plating.

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