Dairy-Free Misir Wot Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 2 cups Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Berbere spice blend
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1/4 cup All-purpose flour (gluten-free blend)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable broth

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. 2In a pot, combine lentils, water, onion, garlic, berbere, vegetable oil, salt, and turmeric.
3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils are very soft and most of the water is absorbed.
4. 4Mash the lentils with a fork or potato masher until a thick paste forms. Stir in gluten-free flour.
5. 5Let the mixture cool slightly, then form into small patties.
6. 6Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
7. 7Pan-fry the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. 8Serve warm with a drizzle of vegetable broth for added flavor.

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