Ethiopian Lentil Mesir Wat

Submitted by lalibala

"Healthy, High Protein 1 dish meal. Also you can eat as wrap. You can eat it hot or cold, with veggies or meat."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups red lentils
• 1⁄2 cup medium onion (finely chopped)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 5 garlic cloves (peeled and finely chopped or mashed)
• 1⁄3 cup canola oil
• 3 tablespoons bebere seasoning
• 100 ml tomatoes, crushed

directions

1. Wash lentils few times with water.
2. Leave in water (tap water) in bowl.
3. In a pot add oil and onion. Sauté until it starts to brown.
4. Add berbere and let simmer for about 20 minutes stirring frequently and add 1/4 cup of water as needed.
5. Drain lentils and add to the pot.
6. Stir frequently until tender for about 20 minute.
7. Add 2 cups of water.
8. Bring to boil and simmer covered in medium-low heat for about 20 minutes.
9. Stir occasionally untill tender.