Ethiopian-Style Lentils With Yams (Or Sweet Potatoes) Recipe

Name: Ethiopian-Style Lentils With Yams (Or Sweet Potatoes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 small sweet potatoes or 1/2 small yam, diced; 1/4 red sweet bell pepper, diced; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons lentils (split red); 1 -2 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 cup water; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; salt or soy sauce; black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 small sweet potatoes or 1/2 small yam, diced
1/4 red sweet bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lentils (split red)
1 -2 teaspoon tomato paste
1 cup water
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
salt or soy sauce
black pepper

1
saute the onion, garlic, ginger and yam in olive oil at medium heat until the onions are almost translucent.
2
add the red bell pepper and saute for an additional minute.
3
add the lentils, tomato paste and water.
4
bring water to a boil.
5
add the paprika, coriander, allspice, fenugreek and ginger.
6
lower heat slightly and allow the stew to simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender and all the water absorbed.
7
add salt, soy sauce and black pepper as needed, and serve.

154

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 onion, diced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced, 1/2 small sweet potatoes or 1/2 small yam, diced, and more.

Yes, Ethiopian-Style Lentils With Yams (Or Sweet Potatoes) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ethiopian-Style Lentils With Yams (Or Sweet Potatoes)

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