EASY VEGAN ETHIOPIAN FOOD | RED LENTIL SOUP RECIPE TO SUPPORT BLACK BUSINESSES ELENI'S KITCHEN

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.

Rinse the lentils.

Add 5 cups of water for 1 cup of lentils.

Pour in the spicy sauce from Eleni's Kitchen.

Cook at medium heat for about 30 minutes until the lentils are done.

Taste the lentils; if too tart, add coconut sugar or tomato paste to adjust flavor.

Serve with parsley on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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