5 from 189 votes
Misir Wot (Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew)
Misir Wot is a hearty Ethiopian red lentil stew cooked with aromatic spices including berbere and chili powder, combined with onions, garlic, and tomato to create a richly flavored, spicy dish. Red lentils cook down into a thick, comforting stew that balances warmth and earthiness. This stew is a staple in Ethiopian cuisine and can be served as a main course or alongside injera bread.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
203 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Ethiopian
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 onion large, diced
- ½ tablespoon garlic or minced garlic, paste
- 2 teaspoons red chili powder heaping teaspoons, adjust to spice tolerance!
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 can tomato diced, 14.5 oz
- 2 tablespoons berbere powder divided
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder optional
- 1 cup split lentils red lentils preferred
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Add a tablespoon of oil to a large skillet or Dutch oven, and cook one finely diced onion until soft on medium heat. You can also add half a cup of water to further soften the onion.
- Add a tablespoon of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of red chili powder and allow the mixture to cook for 1-2 minutes
- Then, add a teaspoon of tomato paste and sauté the mixture. Then, add a 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes (no additional flavors) and a tablespoon of berbere spice and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Finally, add the remaining olive oil along with cardamom powder, and give the mix a good stir.
- Wash 1 cup of split lentils (red lentils) and add them to the pot along with 2 cups of water or broth and salt to your taste. Bring this to a boil on medium heat and then turn down the heat to a low-medium. Add the remaining berbere powder and allow the mixture to simmer for at least 15 to 20 minutes, covered. Note: Your cooking time might vary depending on the age of lentils! When cooked, your lentils will be soft to touch but still have a bit of texture. You might also need to add more water as you go along, so make sure to check on your lentils every five minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
567mg
(24%)
Potassium
56mg
(1%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.