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Misir Wat - Ethiopian Lentil Stew
Photo: Kevin McCutcheon

Misir Wat - Ethiopian Lentil Stew

9 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

398
Calories
11g
Protein
26g
Fat
34g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Split lentils
  • 6 cup Water
  • 2 cup Red onion, chopped
  • 2 cup Oil or butter
  • 1 tbl Ginger
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 4 Hot green peppers
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Directions

1

Wash lentils and boil for 5 minutes. Cook onions adding oil and stirring gently so onions do not turn brown. Remove lentils from the heat, drain and reserve water for latter use. Add lentils to the onions. Add reserved water, stirring to prevent mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

2

Add spices and salt to taste. Simmer for another 20 minutes.

3

will serve 6.

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Category:Ethiopian Recipes

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Category:Ethiopian Soups

Recipe sourced from fandom

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