Misir Wot (Red Lentil Stew)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Red Lentils
• 1 large Red Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Ginger
• 3 tablespoons Berbere Spice Blend
• 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 3 cups Vegetable Broth
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 8 pieces Injera Bread

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils under cold water.
2. 2In a pot, sauté chopped red onion in olive oil until softened.
3. 3Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and berbere spice blend. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. 4Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.
5. 5Add the rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
6. 6Serve the misir wot hot with injera bread on the side.

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