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Ethiopian Spiced Lentil & Tempeh Wat with Injera

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

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Ethiopian Spiced Lentil & Tempeh Wat with Injera

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. 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. 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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