Misir Wot Red Lentil Stew

Spicy red lentil stew with onion and berbere-style spice — misir wot inspired. Makes 3 servings.

45 min · Serves 3 · Vegan · ≈312 kcal per serving · ≈21 g protein

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Ingredients

• 220g dry red lentils
• 150g onion
• 9g garlic
• 30g tomato puree
• 18g olive oil
• 4g paprika
• 3g cumin seeds
• 2g fenugreek
• 6g fresh red chilli
• 4g salt
• 700ml water

Method

1. Rinse lentils. Soften sliced onion in oil over medium heat for 8 minutes until golden.
2. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, fenugreek and chilli; stir 90 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in tomato paste 2 minutes, then lentils, water and salt. Simmer 25 minutes, stirring often, until thick and lentils collapse.

This recipe was written with AI assistance and has not yet been kitchen-tested by our team. Nutrition values are estimates. Always check ingredients for allergies.