Misir wot/ lentil stew with berbere spice

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.

Cook the onions with its own juice.

Once the juice dries out, add the oil and berbere, reduce the heat to the lowest possible and let the onions continue to cook for about another 10 mins.

Add the crushed garlic, mix it, add tomato paste, mix and give it a few mins to blend in.

Add the crushed tomatoes, mix and let it cook for about 5 mins.

Add the washed lentils, mix well, reduce the heat to lowest possible, cover and let it cook for about 5-7 mins, stirring in between.

Add the hot boiling water, stir, cover and let it simmer for about 5 mins.

Add salt to taste and once cooked, remove from the heat and enjoy with injera.

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