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Ethiopian Misir Wot (Spiced Red Lentils)

An authentic recipe for Ethiopian Misir Wot, featuring tender red lentils simmered in a rich, spiced berbere and onion sauce.

Medium 15 min prep 35 min cook 50 min total 4 servings 4.9/10

Ready in

50 minutes

Makes 4 servings

About This Recipe

An authentic recipe for Ethiopian Misir Wot, featuring tender red lentils simmered in a rich, spiced berbere and onion sauce.

A classic Ethiopian spiced red lentil stew built on a foundation of caramelized onions and berbere spice.

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

9.7

Taste

8.0

Difficulty

9.0

Presentation

9.5

Nutrition

9.5

Value

9.2

Instructions

9.0

Ingredients

9.0

Time Accuracy

9.5

Would Make Again

9.3

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 15 min

Cook 35 min

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5 30 min
Step 6

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Base

1 cup red lentils (rinsed and drained)
2 large red onions (finely chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp ginger (minced fresh)

Spices & Flavor

2 tbsp berbere spice blend
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 cups vegetable broth or water

Fats & Seasoning

3 tbsp niter kibbeh or olive oil
1 tsp salt (to taste)

Equipment

Large heavy-bottomed pot For slow-cooking onions
Wooden spoon For stirring
Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions

1

Heat niter kibbeh or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped red onions and cook slowly for 15 minutes, stirring frequently until soft and deeply browned.
2

Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, and berbere spice blend to the pot. Stir continuously for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4

Add the rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth (or water), bringing the mixture to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the lentils are tender and creamy.
30 min
6

Season with salt to taste and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories 240

Protein 13g

Carbs 36g

Fat 6g

Fiber 12g

Sugar 5g

Sodium 480g

Serving Size 1 serving

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An extraordinarily rich, warming, and deeply spiced lentil dish that highlights authentic Ethiopian flavors.

Pros

Rich and complex flavor
High in fiber and protein
Naturally vegan adaptable

Cons

Requires careful attention when browning onions

Overview

A classic Ethiopian spiced red lentil stew built on a foundation of caramelized onions and berbere spice.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for Ethiopian Misir Wot, featuring tender red lentils simmered in a rich, spiced berbere and onion sauce.

Tips

Do not rush the onion-cooking process; slow caramelization forms the rich base of the stew
Adjust the amount of berbere spice depending on your preferred heat level
Serve traditionally with injera flatbread or warm sourdough