Ethiopian Spicy Lentil Stew - Instant Pot
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Ethiopian Spicy Lentil Stew - Instant Pot
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Misir Wot is a delicious Ethiopian stew made with lentils and a flavorful spice mix called Berbere. EASY Instant Pot recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup split red lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or ghee
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 to 3 tablespoons berbere spice blend
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 to 3 cups water divided
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped (optional)
- ½ lime
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to Saute mode. After the 'hot' sign displays, add oil and onions. Mix well. Cook covered with a glass lid for 2 minutes.
- Add ginger and garlic. Mix well and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add red lentils, berbere spice blend, and salt. Add 2 cups of water and mix everything together.
- Close Instant Pot lid with pressure valve to sealing. Cook on Manual(Hi) for 15 mins followed by natural pressure release.
- Open Instant Pot, Stir everything. Add more water to bring the stew to desired consistency. Mix well.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice on top before serving with steamed rice or bread.
Notes
- Heat oil or ghee in a heavy bottom pot or stovetop pressure cooker. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add ginger and garlic. Mix well and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add red lentils, berbere spice blend, and salt. Add 3 cups of water and mix everything together.
- Cook covered on medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes. If using a pot stir occasionally and add more water if needed. Adjust salt and add more Berbere spice as per your taste.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
707mg
(29%)
Potassium
481mg
(14%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8.4mg
(9%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
4.6mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8.4mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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108 reviews
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