Recipe: Misir Wot (Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew)Description: A hearty and spicy Ethiopian red lentil stew, perfect for plant-based protein lovers, served with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 40Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 2 tablespoon oil, 1 large onion, 2 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 tablespoon berbere spice, 1 cup red lentils, 4 cup water, 0.5 teaspoon saltInstructions: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant. Add 1 tablespoon of berbere spice and stir for 1 minute to toast the spices. Incorporate 1 cup of rinsed red lentils and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender. Season with salt to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Ethiopian, stew, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-freeThis Misir Wot (Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew) recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 40 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
Ethiopian
stew
vegetarian
vegan
gluten-free

Misir Wot (Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew)

A hearty and spicy Ethiopian red lentil stew, perfect for plant-based protein lovers, served with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Misir Wot (Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew) - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
2 tablespoonsoil
1 largeonion

diced

2 clovesgarlic

minced

1 tablespoonginger

minced

1 tablespoonberbere spice
1 cupred lentils
4 cupswater
0.5 teaspoonssalt
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

2

Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of berbere spice and stir for 1 minute to toast the spices.

4

Incorporate 1 cup of rinsed red lentils and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.

5

Season with salt to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
276
Calories
7.8g
Fat
38g
Carbs
14g
Protein
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