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Ethiopian Lentils Recipe
Treat yourself to our Ethiopian Lentils! It's an Ethiopian delight with sweet potatoes, lentils, and spinach, all simmered to perfection in a flavorful Berbere coconut milk broth.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion about half an onion
- 1 tablespoon Ethiopian Berbere seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth or mushroom broth
- 2 large red yams peeled and diced
- 1 cup brown lentils sorted for foreign material and rinsed
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 inch of fresh Ginger grated
- 14 oz can light coconut milk
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- Flatbread and/or cooked basmati rice for serving optional
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven (or other heavy-bottomed pot), heat the oil over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- Add the Berbere seasoning and garlic; toss to coat. Immediately add the broth, yams, lentils, and tomatoes. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the yams are fork-tender and the lentils are soft.
- Add the ginger and coconut milk. Let the mixture cook for another 3 to 5 minutes or so over low heat, then stir in the spinach. Once the spinach is wilted and the dish is heated through, remove from heat. Serve with flatbread or rice, if desired.
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Notes
- Store the Ethiopian Lentils in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for up to 5 days. To freeze, you can store it in your freezer for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- To reheat, place the lentils in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. If the mixture seems too thick, add a little water or vegetable broth to adjust the consistency as it warms.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
640mg
(27%)
Potassium
1736mg
(50%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2419IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1736mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2419IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.