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Ready In:
35 minutes
Serves: 8
If you like rich, spicy flavor, this side dish will make you happy!
What you'll need
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Ingredients
Serves 8
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
1 Onion small, finely chopped
5 cloves Garlic minced
2 tablespoons Ethiopian Berbere Spice Blend see notes below
8 cups Water
2 cups Lentils dried, rinsed, and drained
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
3/4 teaspoon Salt
Directions
1.In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender.
2.Stir in garlic and berbere spice or chili powder. Cook for 1 minute.
3.Add water, lentils, tomato paste, and salt.
4.Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes (or 30 minutes for brown lentils). Stir occasionally.
5.Serve hot with Ethiopian-style injera or other bread.
Chef's Tips
- If berbere spice is difficult to find, substitute your favorite red chili powder.
- You may use red or brown lentils in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1.00 cup
Serving Per Container 8
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 243 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% | |
| Sodium 599 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 34 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6 g | 21% | |
| Protein 12 g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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