Misir Wat

Misir Wat

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Also known as Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew, you’ll love pairing this recipe with injera, rice or collard greens! 

Recipe adapted from VegKit.

Misir Wat

Servings

4

Also known as Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew, you’ll love pairing this recipe with injera, rice or collard greens!

Recipe adapted from VegKit

Misir Wat

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or water)

  • 1 diced brown onion

  • 3 crushed cloves garlic

  • 3 cm piece of grated ginger

  • 1 tablespoon berbere spices
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 2-3 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. On high heat, warm up the oil in a large pot.

  2. Add and saute the onion for 2 minutes. Then, toss in the chopped tomatoes, red lentils, tomato paste and vegetable stock and boil for 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce to medium heat and simmer the lentils for 20 minutes or until desired tenderness. Season with salt, pepper and serve.