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Medium 10 hr 41 min~280 kcal 8/10
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Misir Wot
An Ethiopian red lentil stew cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and berbere until thick and deeply spiced.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 5~355 kcal🇪🇹 Ethiopian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 40 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
5 servings
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For the stew
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Red lentils
- 2 adet Onions
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Fresh ginger
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Tomato paste
For the spice mix
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Berbere spice
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Hot water
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the red lentils and leave them in a sieve to drain.
- 2
Chop the onions very small and saute them in olive oil for 10 minutes, until sweet.
10 min10:00 - 3
Add the garlic and fresh ginger and stir for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 4
Add the tomato paste and berbere spice and fry for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add the red lentils, hot water, and salt.
- 6
Cook the lentil stew for 26 minutes, until the lentils soften and become a thick stew.
26 min26:00 - 7
Stir for 4 more minutes while checking the bottom of the pot; if it is too thick, add 0.25 cup hot water.
4 min04:00
💡 Tip: If you cannot find berbere, mix hot paprika, coriander, cumin, ginger, and a little cinnamon; isot alone will not give the Ethiopian profile.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve misir wot as a vegan main with sourdough bread and a cucumber tomato plate if injera is unavailable.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~355
kcal calories
18
g protein
52
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 58%Fat 22%
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.
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FAQ
How many servings does Misir Wot make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Misir Wot take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 40 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Misir Wot difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Misir Wot have?
Approximately 355 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 52g, fat: 9g.Is Misir Wot allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Misir Wot belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ethiopian cuisine.How many ingredients does Misir Wot need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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