Ethiopian Misir Wat & Injera with Garlicky Sautéed Gomen

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup coconut milk, full-fat
• 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced, divided
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 1/2 teaspoons berbere spice blend
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cups collard greens, chopped
• 1 large injera flatbread, store-bought or homemade
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• to taste sea salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 8-10 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized.

2. 2

   Add 3 cloves minced garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.