misir wat

This Ethiopian Lentil Stew recipe, also known as Misir Wot, makes for an irresistible vegetarian meal. Made with red lentils cooked to creamy perfection and enhanced by the bright, warming flavors of  Berbere spice mix, this is a simple and delicious recipe that can be part of a healthy weeknight meal. Instant Pot and stovetop instructions included.

Ethiopian Lentils | Misir Wot (Instant Pot and Stovetop)

Tbsp niter kibbeh

onion (diced)

garlic

tsp ginger (minced)

½ Tbsp berbere (or to taste)

salt (or

tomato paste

water ((3 cups for stovetop))

lentils

Tbsp cilantro (to garnish (optional))

Press Saute and add niter kibbeh to the inner pot of the Instant Pot.

Once the niter kibbeh has heated up, add onions, garlic and ginger. Stir until onion mixture is golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Press Cancel. The spices in the next step will cook in the residual heat.

Add berbere and salt and stir to coat, about 30 seconds. Make sure there&#039;s nothing stuck to the bottom of the inner pot – deglaze as needed.

Add tomato paste and stir for 30 seconds.  If anything gets stuck to the inner pot, deglaze with a tablespoon or two of water.

Stir in the water and lentils.

Close the lid and pressure cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes.

Do a natural pressure release. [Read More: The Different Pressure Release Methods]

Open the Instant Pot and stir the Ethiopian lentils. Garnish with cilantro, if using.

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat niter kibbeh over medium heat.

Add onions, garlic and ginger. Stir for a few minutes till onions begin to turn golden.  Lower the temperature to medium-low and saute till onion mixture is a deep golden brown, stirring frequently.  It may take 15 to 20 minutes or longer for the onions to become nicely browned.  Make sure they don&#039;t burn, and deglaze as needed.

Stir in berbere and salt, and saute for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Stir in tomato paste and lentils.  Saute for 1 to 2 minutes, deglazing with water if needed.

Add 3 cups of water and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are cooked to your liking and the stew has thickened, about 30 minutes.  Add more water, if needed, in tablespoon increments.

Adjust with more berbere and salt, according to your tastes.

Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Stovetop

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This Ethiopian Lentils recipe, also known as Misir Wot, makes for an irresistible vegetarian meal. Made with red lentils cooked to creamy perfection and seasoned with the bright, warming flavors of  Berbere spice mix, this is a simple and delicious recipe that can be part of a healthy weeknight meal. Instant Pot and stovetop instructions included.

Instant Pot Ethiopian Lentils - Misir Wot

One of Ethiopia's most popular vegetarian dishes, you'll be blown away by the incredible flavor!

Misir Wat (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)

niter kibbeh (, divided)

Homemade Niter Kibbeh ((strongly recommended))

yellow onion, very finely diced

garlic, finely minced

Roma tomato, very finely chopped

bebere (, divided)

Homemade Berbere ((strongly recommended))

red lentils,

Aneto All-Natural Chicken Broth

vegetarians: use Aneto Vegetable Broth

salt

Melt 3 tablespoons of the niter kibbeh in a medium stock pot.&nbsp; Add the onions and cook over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste and 1 tablespoon of the berbere and cook for 5-7 minutes.  Reduce the heat if needed to prevent burning.

Add the lentils, broth and salt, bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover and simmer the lentils, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes (adding more broth if needed) or until the lentils are soft.

Stir in the remaining tablespoon of niter kibbeh and berbere. Simmer for a couple more minutes. Add salt to taste.

Serve with Ethiopian injera.&nbsp;

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