Misir Wat (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)

Name: Misir Wat (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons niter kibbeh; 1 large yellow onion, very finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 Roma tomato, very finely chopped; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons bebere; Homemade Berbere; 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 2 1/2 cups Aneto All-Natural Chicken Broth; vegetarians: use Aneto Vegetable Broth; 1 teaspoon salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
227 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Ethiopian

Misir Wat (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)

Nevaeh Sloan

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One of Ethiopia's most popular vegetarian dishes, you'll be blown away by the incredible flavor!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 tablespoons niter kibbeh , divided
1 large yellow onion, very finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 Roma tomato, very finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons bebere , divided
Homemade Berbere (strongly recommended)
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
2 1/2 cups Aneto All-Natural Chicken Broth
vegetarians: use Aneto Vegetable Broth
1 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Melt 3 tablespoons of the niter kibbeh in a medium stock pot. Add the onions and cook over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste and 1 tablespoon of the berbere and cook for 5-7 minutes. Reduce the heat if needed to prevent burning.
Add the lentils, broth and salt, bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover and simmer the lentils, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes (adding more broth if needed) or until the lentils are soft.
Stir in the remaining tablespoon of niter kibbeh and berbere. Simmer for a couple more minutes. Add salt to taste.
Serve with Ethiopian injera.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 483mg (20%) Potassium 509mg (15%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	227kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	23g	8%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Cholesterol	25mg	8%
Sodium	483mg	20%
Potassium	509mg	11%
Fiber	9g	36%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	220IU	4%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	7%
Calcium	31mg	3%
Iron	2.8mg	16%