Red lentils simmer with onion, garlic, ginger, and berbere into a thick Ethiopian stew.
15 min prep 45 min cook
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Sweat the onions in a dry pot for 8 minutes.
Add the oil, garlic, and ginger and fry for 2 minutes.
Add the berbere and tomato paste and bloom for 1 minute.
Add the rinsed red lentils to the pot.
Add the vegetable stock and cook for 30 minutes with the lid half open.
Stir without mashing the lentils and simmer 5 minutes to thicken.
💡 Tip: Sweating the onion before adding oil gives the wat sauce a sweet, dark base.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with injera or plain rice, sprinkled with fresh cilantro.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~260
kcal calories
14
g protein
38
g carbs
6
g fat
4.5g
Sugar
8.5g
Fiber
414.9mg
Sodium
1.5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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