Best Ethiopian Spicy Tomato Lentil Stew Recipes

Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew image

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories Stew

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups red onions, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, minced peeled and fresh
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons berbere, spice
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup red lentil, dried and small
4 teaspoons salt
4 cups basmati rice, hot cooked

Steps:

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 15 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add ginger and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomato paste and Berbere spice; cook 1 minute, stirring to combine. Gradually add broth, stirring with a whisk until blended. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a simmer.
Rinse lentils in cold water; drain. Add lentils to broth mixture; simmer, partially covered, 35 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 920.4, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 2440, Carbohydrate 183.1, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 6.5, Protein 28.1

Misr Wot (Ethiopian Spicy Lentil Stew) image

Provided by RawSpiceBar

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 set 1 1/2 tbsp rawspicebar's freshly ground berbere
2 . set 1 cup red lentils
3 . set 1 yellow onions, diced
4 . set 4 garlic cloves, minced
5 set 2 tbsp canola oil
6 set 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
7 set 1 cup canned chopped tomatoes
8 set kosher salt & pepper, to taste
9 set 2 cups vegetable broth (we love Saffron Road's Vegetable Broth)
10 set yogurt & cilantro (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

Rinse lentils in a sieve under cold running water and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, saute onion in canola oil over medium heat until the onions turn golden, about 10-15 minutes.
Add ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add RawSpiceBar's Berbere spices, stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add lentils and cook for about 5 minutes.
Add chopped tomatoes and broth, bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are soft, about 25 minutes. Stir occasionally, adding more liquid if needed. Salt & pepper to taste.
Serve with a dollop of yogurt and cilantro. Works perfectly with a side of injera or naan bread as well. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7.3, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.6, Protein 1.5