Ethiopian Lentil Stew (Misir Wot)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Red Lentils
• 1 large Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Berbere Spice Blend
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 4 cups Vegetable Broth
• 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 4 pieces Injera Bread

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

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water.
2. 2In a pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 7 minutes.
3. 3Add minced garlic and berbere spice blend. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. 4Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
5. 5Add red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
6. 6Season with salt to taste. Serve hot with injera bread.

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