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Ethiopian Misir Wot (Red Lentil Stew)

Name: Ethiopian Misir Wot (Red Lentil Stew)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 cup Red lentils; 2 large Onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp Berbere spice mix; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 4 Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp Ginger, grated; 2 tbsp Niter kibbeh (spiced butter) or oil

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Dry-saute onions (no oil) for 10 min until deeply caramelized and brown.
2
Add niter kibbeh, garlic, ginger, and berbere. Cook 3 min.
3
Add tomato paste and stir well.
4
Add rinsed lentils and 3 cups water. Simmer 20 min until lentils are completely soft.
5
Serve with injera or a side salad.

*Pro Tips

1
The secret is the long onion caramelization — don't rush this step
2
Berbere is Ethiopian chili spice mix — available online or at specialty stores

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Red lentils (GI ~26) cooked into a stew with no added starch. The berbere spice has turmeric and fenugreek, both beneficial for blood sugar.

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