Ethiopian Lentil Stew (Misir Wot)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 3 cups Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Ginger
• 2 tbsp Berbere spice blend
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp Salt

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

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more.
3. 3Stir in berbere spice blend and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4Add red lentils and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the stew has thickened.
5. 5Season with salt to taste. Serve hot with a gluten-free flatbread.

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