Ethiopian Spiced Lentil & Tempeh Wat with Injera
Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 1 · medium

A warming, aromatic Ethiopian stew featuring crispy pan-seared tempeh and creamy red lentils simmered in warming spices (berbere, ginger, garlic), served over spongy injera bread with sautéed collard greens on the side
Ingredients
- 4 oz tempeh, cubed into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup red lentils, dried
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth, unsalted
- 1/4 cup coconut milk, full-fat, canned
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 tsp berbere spice blend, authentic ethiopian spice mix
- 1 tbsp tomato paste, unsweetened
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 cups collard greens, roughly chopped
- 1 large sheet injera bread, or 2 smaller pieces
- to taste pinch sea salt
- to taste pinch black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut tempeh into 3/4-inch cubes. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and pan-sear tempeh for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate.
- 2
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, then sauté diced onion for 3 minutes until softened.
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