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Ethiopian Injera Breakfast with Spiced Lentil Wat & Sautéed Gomen

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 1 · medium

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Ethiopian Injera Breakfast with Spiced Lentil Wat & Sautéed Gomen

Fluffy fermented teff flatbread topped with aromatic misir wat (red lentil curry) and garlicky collard greens, delivering bold Ethiopian flavors with plant-based protein and traditional cooking methods

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces pre-made injera flatbread, or use store-bought vegan flatbread as substitute
  • 1/2 cup red lentils, dried, rinsed
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons berbere spice blend, traditional ethiopian spice mix
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 cups collard greens, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced for greens
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil, for greens
  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse red lentils under cold water and drain. Heat 2 teaspoons coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

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