Super simple, delicious + hugely nutritious
Ingredients
Note: I make double this recipe as it freezes well.
3 Tbs olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 tomato , chopped or 1/2 can cherry tomatoes
2 Tbs tomato paste
2 Tbs berbere, start with 1 Tbs and add according to you spice level preference
1 cup red lentils
2 cups vegetable broth (1/2 container)
1/2 cup water
Sea salt, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat 2 Tbs of oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 - 6 minutes until softened. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1 Tbs of berebe. Mix together and cook another minute or so.
Add the red lentils, vegetable broth, 1/2 cup of water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes until the lentils are soft and tender
Remove the lentils from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, rest of the berebe - if you want it more spicy, and if it's too thick a bit more water. Taste and add more salt if needed.
Serve immediately with your choice of flatbread
Notes
Ethiopian Red Lentils - Misir Wot
Super simple, delicious + hugely nutritious
Ingredients
Note: I make double this recipe as it freezes well.
3 Tbs olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 tomato , chopped or 1/2 can cherry tomatoes
2 Tbs tomato paste
2 Tbs berbere, start with 1 Tbs and add according to you spice level preference
1 cup red lentils
2 cups vegetable broth (1/2 container)
1/2 cup water
Sea salt, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat 2 Tbs of oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 - 6 minutes until softened. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1 Tbs of berebe. Mix together and cook another minute or so.
Add the red lentils, vegetable broth, 1/2 cup of water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes until the lentils are soft and tender
Remove the lentils from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, rest of the berebe - if you want it more spicy, and if it's too thick a bit more water. Taste and add more salt if needed.
Serve immediately with your choice of flatbread
Notes
Serves 4
It goes well over a grain like farro or rice