Vegan Yemiser W'et (Spicy Ethiopian Lentil Stew) Recipe

Name: Vegan Yemiser W'et (Spicy Ethiopian Lentil Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried brown lentils; 1 cup onion; 2 minced garlic; ¼ cup niter kebbeh (see recipe); 1 teaspoon berbere; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika; 2 cups finely chopped tomatoes; ½ cup tomato paste; 1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup water; 1 cup green peas; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup dried brown lentils
1 cup onion
2 minced garlic
¼ cup niter kebbeh (see recipe)
1 teaspoon berbere
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
2 cups finely chopped tomatoes
½ cup tomato paste
1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup water
1 cup green peas
salt and pepper

1
Rinse and cook the lentils.
2
While sauteing the onions and garlic in the niter kebbeh (see recipe) until the onions are just translucent.
3
Add the berbere, cumin, and paprika and saute for a few minutes more, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
4
Mix in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
5
Add 1 cup of vegetable stock or water and continue simmering.
6
When the lentils are cooked drain them and mix them into the saute.
7
Add the green peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
8
Add salt and black pepper to taste.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried brown lentils, 1 cup onion, 2 minced garlic, ¼ cup niter kebbeh (see recipe), and more.

Yes, Vegan Yemiser W'et (Spicy Ethiopian 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.

Vegan Yemiser W'et (Spicy Ethiopian Lentil Stew)

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