Ethiopian Lentil Stew (Misir Wot)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 1 large Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Berbere spice blend
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 4 pieces Injera bread

Instructions

1. 1Rinse red lentils in a colander.
2. 2Finely chop onion and mince garlic.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
4. 4Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
5. 5Stir in berbere spice blend and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
6. 6Add red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
7. 7Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the stew has thickened.
8. 8Season with salt to taste.
9. 9Serve hot with injera bread.

Related Guides