Ethiopian Spiced Lentil Stew (Misir Wot)

Name: Ethiopian Spiced Lentil Stew (Misir Wot)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups green lentils; 1 medium onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp ginger; 2 tbsp berbere spice; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper

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Sofia Rivera

Time

50 minutes

Servings

Calories

362

This hearty Ethiopian lentil stew is packed with flavor, featuring a blend of spices that warm the soul. Serve it over rice or injera for a complete meal.

362

cal

19.5g

protein

53g

carbs

7.9g

fat

Ingredients (10)

Directions

Step 1
In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add minced garlic and ginger, cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
Stir in the berbere spice and tomato paste, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add lentils and vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Step 5
Simmer uncovered for about 30-35 minutes, until lentils are tender and the stew has thickened.

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Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
green lentils	1.5 cups	254	19g	43g	1g
onion	1 medium	11	0g	3g	0g
garlic	4 cloves	5	0g	1g	0g
ginger	1 tbsp	2	0g	0g	0g
berbere spice	2 tbsp	10	0g	1g	0g
vegetable broth	4 cups	12	0g	3g	0g
olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
tomato paste	2 tbsp	7	0g	2g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
pepper	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
green lentils	1.5 cups	254	19g	43g	1g
onion	1 medium	11	0g	3g	0g
garlic	4 cloves	5	0g	1g	0g
ginger	1 tbsp	2	0g	0g	0g
berbere spice	2 tbsp	10	0g	1g	0g
vegetable broth	4 cups	12	0g	3g	0g
olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
tomato paste	2 tbsp	7	0g	2g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
pepper	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g