Ethiopian Spiced Lentils (Misir Wat)

Name: Ethiopian Spiced Lentils (Misir Wat)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups red lentils; 1 whole 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 black pepper; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro

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James Chen

Time

40 minutes

Servings

Calories

226

A rich and flavorful lentil dish with vibrant Ethiopian spices, perfect for a comforting dinner.

226

cal

12g

protein

32.3g

carbs

5.2g

fat

Ingredients (10)

Directions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
Step 2
Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for an additional minute.
Step 3
Add berbere spice and mix well for 30 seconds.
Step 4
Pour in vegetable broth and add lentils, bring to a boil.
Step 5
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 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 whole	7	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
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
fresh cilantro	0.25 cup	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
red lentils	1.5 cups	159	12g	27g	0g
onion	1 whole	7	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
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
fresh cilantro	0.25 cup	0	0g	0g	0g