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Ethiopian Misir Wat with Injera & Gomen Sauté

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

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Ethiopian Misir Wat with Injera & Gomen Sauté

A aromatic, deeply spiced red lentil stew infused with ginger, garlic, and berbere spices, served on spongy injera bread with sautéed collard greens. A warming, protein-rich dinner celebrating Ethiopian culinary traditions.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup red lentils, dried, rinsed
  • 2 cups collard greens, chopped
  • 3/4 medium onion, finely diced, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 1/2 tsp berbere spice blend, ethiopian spice mix
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, for cooking
  • 2 pieces injera bread, ethiopian flatbread
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1/2 tbsp coconut oil in a pot over medium heat. Add half the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until golden.

  2. 2

    Add minced garlic and ginger, cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

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