Misir Wot (Red Lentil Stew - Soy-Free)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Red Lentils
• 4 cups Water
• 1 medium Red Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Ginger
• 3 tablespoons Berbere Spice Blend
• 3 tablespoons Niter Kibbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter)
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 0.5 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils in a colander.
2. 2In a pot, sauté finely chopped red onion in niter kibbeh until softened.
3. 3Add minced garlic, ginger, and berbere spice blend. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. 4Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.
5. 5Add the red lentils, water, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the stew has thickened.
6. 6Season with salt to taste. Serve hot.

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