Misir Wot

Ingredients

• 400 g red lentilsSubstitute: brown lentils
• 4 large red onionsSubstitute: yellow onions
• 3 tbsp berbere spiceSubstitute: ras el hanout
• 2 tbsp tomato pasteSubstitute: crushed tomatoes
• 5 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp vegetable oilSubstitute: olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely dice onions and cook in oil over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring often, until deeply browned.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic, cook 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in berbere spice and tomato paste, cook 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Rinse lentils and add with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are completely broken down and stew is thick.

6. 6

   Season with salt and serve over injera. This stew thickens further as it cools.