Misir Wat (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
227 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Ethiopian
Misir Wat (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)
Description
Misir Wat combines red lentils with niter kibbeh, a seasoned clarified butter that imparts fragrant spices, and berbere, a chili-based Ethiopian spice mix that brings warmth and complexity. The base of finely diced onions, garlic, tomatoes, and tomato paste is cooked carefully to develop sweetness and depth before the lentils and broth are added. Simmering until the lentils are tender results in a thick and hearty stew with vibrant red color.
The dish is finished by stirring in the remaining niter kibbeh and berbere to intensify aroma and flavor, then served hot with traditional injera or flatbread. The combination of spices and slow cooking enhances the texture and builds layered savory, spicy notes unique to Ethiopian cuisine.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons niter kibbeh , divided
- 1 yellow onion large, very finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 Roma tomato very finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons berbere divided
- berbere strongly recommended, homemade
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth Aneto All-Natural brand
- vegetable broth Aneto brand; for vegetarians
- 1 teaspoon salt
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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