Ethiopian Lentil Stew (Misir Wot)

Name: Ethiopian Lentil Stew (Misir Wot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups red lentils; 1 whole onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp ginger; 2 tbsp berbere spice; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 cup cilantro

Rate this recipe

Hannah Scott

Time

55 minutes

Servings

Calories

251

A rich and spicy lentil stew simmered with traditional Ethiopian spices, ideal for a comforting weekend meal.

251

cal

13.2g

protein

32g

carbs

7.7g

fat

Ingredients (10)

Directions

Step 1
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft.
Step 2
Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
Stir in berbere spice, then add the lentils and broth. Bring to a boil.
Step 4
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
Step 5
Add tomato paste and salt, cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Try a remix

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
red lentils	1.5 cups	159	12g	27g	0g
onion	1 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
garlic	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
ginger	1 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
berbere spice	2 tbsp	7	0g	1g	0g
vegetable oil	3 tbsp	60	0g	0g	7g
chicken broth	4 cups	9	1g	1g	0g
tomato paste	2 tbsp	4	0g	1g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
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 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
garlic	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
ginger	1 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
berbere spice	2 tbsp	7	0g	1g	0g
vegetable oil	3 tbsp	60	0g	0g	7g
chicken broth	4 cups	9	1g	1g	0g
tomato paste	2 tbsp	4	0g	1g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
cilantro	0.5 cup	0	0g	0g	0g