Slow Cooker Misir Wot

Ingredients

• 2 cups Red lentils (split)
• 2 large Red onions, finely diced
• 3 tablespoons Berbere spice blend
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 5 cups Vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter) or Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro for garnish(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the red lentils thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   Place the finely diced onions, garlic, and ginger into the bottom of the slow cooker.

3. 3

   Add the rinsed lentils, berbere spice, tomato paste, and salt to the slow cooker.

4. 4

   Pour in the vegetable broth and stir all ingredients until the tomato paste and spices are well incorporated.

5. 5

   Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours until the lentils are soft and creamy.

6. 6

   Once the cooking time is complete, stir in the Niter Kibbeh or olive oil to add richness and a glossy finish.

7. 7

   Taste and add more salt or a pinch of berbere if a spicier profile is desired.

8. 8

   Serve hot with injera bread or rice, garnished with fresh cilantro if using.