Misr Wot (Ethiopian Spicy Lentil Stew) Recipe

Name: Misr Wot (Ethiopian Spicy Lentil Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar's Freshly Ground Berbere; 1 cup red lentils; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 inch fresh ginger, minced; 1 cup canned, chopped tomatoes; 1 dash Kosher salt & pepper, to taste; 2 cups vegetable broth (we love Saffron Road's Vegetable Broth); 1 Yogurt & cilantro to garnish, optional

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar's Freshly Ground Berbere
1 cup red lentils
1 yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 inch fresh ginger, minced
1 cup canned, chopped tomatoes
1 dash Kosher salt & pepper, to taste
2 cups vegetable broth (we love Saffron Road's Vegetable Broth)
1 Yogurt & cilantro to garnish, optional

1
Rinse lentils in a sieve under cold running water and set aside.
2
In a medium saucepan, saute onion in canola oil over medium heat until the onions turn golden, about 10-15 minutes.
3
Add ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add RawSpiceBar's Berbere spices, stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add lentils and cook for about 5 minutes.
5
Add chopped tomatoes and broth, bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are soft, about 25 minutes. Stir occasionally, adding more liquid if needed. Salt & pepper to taste.
6
Serve with a dollop of yogurt and cilantro. Works perfectly with a side of injera or naan bread as well. Enjoy!

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar's Freshly Ground Berbere, 1 cup red lentils, 1 yellow onion, diced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Misr Wot (Ethiopian Spicy Lentil Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Misr Wot (Ethiopian Spicy Lentil Stew)

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