Misir Wot (Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew)
Misir Wot is a classic Ethiopian red lentil stew, rich with aromatic spices and a deep, savory flavor. This vegan dish is hearty and comforting, perfect served with injera or rice.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 501 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cupred lentil, rinsed
- 2 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 tbspginger, grated
- 3 tbspberbere spice blend
- 1 tbsptomato paste
- 4 cupvegetable broth
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 tbspcilantro, fresh, chopped(optional)
Equipment
large pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
About 9 min
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
About 2 min
- 4
Add the berbere spice blend and tomato paste, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes to toast the spices and deepen the flavor.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the spices; reduce heat if necessary.
- 5
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
About 5 min
- 6
Add the rinsed red lentils, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
About 1 min
- 7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
About 28 min
Cook’s note: If the stew becomes too thick, add a little more vegetable broth or water.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
About 1 min
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Cook’s note: Misir Wot is traditionally served with injera, but also pairs well with rice or flatbread.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 500.7kcal
- Protein
- 26.1g
- Carbs
- 72g
- Fat
- 12.6g
- Fibre
- 14.5g
- Sugar
- 7.1g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Misir Wot in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if needed to reach desired consistency.
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