How To Make Misir Wot
Misir wot is an Ethiopian stew made with red lentils. This hearty dish is both gluten-free and vegan, and you can whip it up in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, large, diced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 2 tsp red chili powder, heaping teaspoons, adjust to spice tolerance!
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 14½ oz tomatoes, (1 can), diced
- 2 tbsp berbere powder, divided
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder, optional
- 1 cup split lentils, red lentils preferred
- 1 tsp salt, adjust to taste
- 2 cup water
Instructions
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Add a tablespoon of oil to a large skillet or Dutch oven, and cook one finely diced onion until soft on medium heat. Optionally, add half a cup of water to further soften the onion.
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Add a tablespoon of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of red chili powder and allow the mixture to cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Then, add a teaspoon of tomato paste and sauté the mixture. Then, add a 14½ oz can of diced tomatoes (no additional flavors) and a tablespoon of berbere spice and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Finally, add the remaining olive oil along with cardamom powder, and give the mix a good stir.
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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 taste.
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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.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 3g
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- Calcium: 39mg
- Calories: 209kcal
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 8g
- Iron: 3mg
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Potassium: 226mg
- Protein: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 417mg
- Vitamin A: 810IU
- Vitamin C: 13mg
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