Ethiopian Lentil Stew (Misir Wot) - Peanut-Free

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4Stir in berbere spice blend and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. 5Add rinsed lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the stew has thickened.
6. 6Season with salt to taste.
7. 7Serve hot with rice.

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