An Ethiopian red lentil stew cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and berbere until thick and deeply spiced.
15 min prep 40 min cook
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Wash the red lentils and leave them in a sieve to drain.
Chop the onions very small and saute them in olive oil for 10 minutes, until sweet.
Add the garlic and fresh ginger and stir for 1 minute.
Add the tomato paste and berbere spice and fry for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the red lentils, hot water, and salt.
Cook the lentil stew for 26 minutes, until the lentils soften and become a thick stew.
Stir for 4 more minutes while checking the bottom of the pot; if it is too thick, add 0.25 cup hot water.
💡 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.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~355
kcal calories
18
g protein
52
g carbs
9
g fat
4.1g
Sugar
9.7g
Fiber
950.1mg
Sodium
1.3g
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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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