Paleo Ethiopian Lentil Stew (Yemisir Wot)

Name: Paleo Ethiopian Lentil Stew (Yemisir Wot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large Sweet Potatoes; 1 large Onion; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 tsp Ginger; 2 tbsp Berbere Spice Blend; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 can Coconut Milk; 1 cup Chicken Broth; 2 tbsp Tomato Paste; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian-inspired lentil stew, perfect for a paleo lunch. This version uses sweet potatoes instead of lentils to maintain paleo compliance.

50m4 servings

420 cal|8g protein|50g carbs|22g fat|8g fiber

Ingredients

2 large Sweet Potatoes
1 large Onion
4 cloves Garlic
2 tsp Ginger
2 tbsp Berbere Spice Blend
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 can Coconut Milk
1 cup Chicken Broth
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
0.5 tsp Salt
0.25 tsp Black Pepper

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

Instructions

1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3Add minced garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute more.
4Stir in berbere spice blend and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
5Add diced sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and chicken broth.
6Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
7Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Substitutions

Sweet Potatoes →

Sweet potatoes sub for traditional lentils to make this recipe paleo friendly.

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