How long does Misir Wat — Red Lentil Stew take to cook?

Total time is about 40 minutes for 4 servings.

Is Misir Wat — Red Lentil Stew vegetarian?

Yes — this version is vegetarian.

What are the main ingredients?

The headline ingredients are red lentil, onion, berbere.

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Misir Wat — Red Lentil Stew

Name: Misir Wat — Red Lentil Stew
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups red lentil; 2 onion; 2 tbsp berbere; 3 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp oil; 1 L water

Spiced red lentils with berbere and caramelised onion.

40 min4 serveseasy

Spiced red lentils with berbere and caramelised onion. This Ethiopian veg is sized for 4 and comes together in about 40 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

300

kcal

16g

Protein

42g

Carbs

Fat

vegveganstew

Ingredients

red lentil1.5 cups
onion2
berbere2 tbsp
garlic3 cloves
oil3 tbsp
water1 L

Method

1
Soften onion in oil 10 min.
2
Add berbere and garlic; cook 2 min.
3
Stir in rinsed lentils and water; simmer 25 min until creamy.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Misir Wat — Red Lentil Stew take to cook?: Total time is about 40 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Misir Wat — Red Lentil Stew vegetarian?: Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?: The headline ingredients are red lentil, onion, berbere.

Ingredients

Method

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