Quick Weeknight Misir Wot

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 large red onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons berbere spice blend
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 cups vegetable broth or water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 sprig fresh cilantro for garnish(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the diced onions.

2. 2

   Sauté the onions for about 8-10 minutes until they are soft and starting to brown slightly.

3. 3

   Add the garlic, ginger, and berbere spice blend to the pot, stirring constantly for 1 minute to toast the spices.

4. 4

   Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute until well combined with the onion mixture.

5. 5

   Add the rinsed red lentils and the vegetable broth, stirring to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pot.

6. 6

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

7. 7

   Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and the sauce has thickened.

8. 8

   Season with salt to taste and serve hot with injera or rice.