Misir Wot Stewed Ethiopian Lentils How to make lentils

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 1 cup of red lentils until the water runs clear and soak for at least 10 minutes.

Heat a saute pan to medium and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Add 1 cup of finely diced yellow onion to the pan and cook until translucent.

Add 2 diced plum tomatoes, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of berbere spice, and 1 teaspoon of salt; cook down for about 5 minutes until the mixture turns deep red.

Add the drained lentils to the pan and toss to coat them with the mixture.

Pour in 3 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.

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