Ethiopian Lentil Stew (Misir Wot)

Name: Ethiopian Lentil Stew (Misir Wot)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups red lentils; 1 large onion; 3 cloves garlic cloves; 1 tbsp ginger; 2 tbsp berbere spice; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp pepper; 0.5 cup fresh cilantro

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Raja Singh

Time

50 minutes

Servings

Calories

228

This spicy lentil stew is a staple of Ethiopian cuisine, rich in flavor and nutrients, perfect served with injera.

228

cal

12g

protein

32.9g

carbs

5.2g

fat

Ingredients (10)

Directions

Step 1
In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion until softened.
Step 2
Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in berbere spice for a minute to toast.
Step 4
Add red lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
Step 5
Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
Step 6
Season with salt and pepper; garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
red lentils	1.5 cups	159	12g	27g	0g
onion	1 large	10	0g	2g	0g
garlic cloves	3 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
ginger	1 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
berbere spice	2 tbsp	7	0g	1g	0g
vegetable broth	4 cups	8	0g	2g	0g
olive oil	2 tbsp	41	0g	0g	5g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
fresh cilantro	0.5 cup	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
red lentils	1.5 cups	159	12g	27g	0g
onion	1 large	10	0g	2g	0g
garlic cloves	3 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
ginger	1 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
berbere spice	2 tbsp	7	0g	1g	0g
vegetable broth	4 cups	8	0g	2g	0g
olive oil	2 tbsp	41	0g	0g	5g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
fresh cilantro	0.5 cup	0	0g	0g	0g