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Ethiopian Misir Wat with Farro & Garlicky Collard Greens

Prep 12 min · Cook 28 min · Serves 1 · medium

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Ethiopian Misir Wat with Farro & Garlicky Collard Greens

Aromatic red lentil curry infused with warm spices, served alongside nutty farro and sautéed collard greens with garlic. A comforting, protein-rich Ethiopian-inspired dinner with complex flavors and satisfying textures.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup red lentils, dried
  • 1/2 cup farro, uncooked
  • 2 cups collard greens, chopped
  • 1/4 medium onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons berbere spice blend, ethiopian spice mix
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk, full-fat
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups water, for farro
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice, fresh

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse farro under cold water. In a small pot, bring 2 cups water to boil, add farro with pinch of salt, reduce heat and simmer 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    While farro cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.

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