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Misir Wat (Spiced Red Lentils)

Red lentils slow-cooked with berbere and caramelised onion.

50 min4 serveseasy

Red lentils slow-cooked with berbere and caramelised onion. This Ethiopian veg is sized for 4 and comes together in about 50 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

340

kcal

18g

Protein

48g

Carbs

8g

Fat

vegveganlentils

Ingredients

  • red lentilskey1.5 cups
  • onion2
  • berbere3 tbsp
  • tomatokey2
  • garlic4 cloves
  • olive oil4 tbsp

Method

  1. 1

    Cook diced onion in oil 15 min until soft.

  2. 2

    Add berbere + garlic 2 min.

  3. 3

    Add tomato + lentils + 4 cups water; simmer 25 min.

  4. 4

    Mash slightly; serve with injera.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Misir Wat (Spiced Red Lentils) take to cook?
Total time is about 50 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Misir Wat (Spiced Red Lentils) vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are red lentils, tomato.