Ethiopian Food - Misir Wot Red Lentil & Carrot vegan stew Amharic English - Berbere Injera

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 vegetable oil in a pot until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add berbere spice and stir for 1-2 minutes to release flavors.

Mix in chopped carrot and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add red lentils and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.

Season with salt before serving.

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