Vegan Yemiser W'et (Spicy Ethiopian Lentil Stew)
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 cup dried brown lentils
- 1 cup onion
- 2 minced garlic
- 1⁄4 cup niter kebbeh (see recipe)
- 1 teaspoon berbere
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
- 2 cups finely chopped tomatoes
- 1⁄2 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup water
- 1 cup green peas
- salt and pepper
directions
- Rinse and cook the lentils. While sauteing the onions and garlic in the niter kebbeh (see recipe) until the onions are just translucent.
- Add the berbere, cumin, and paprika and saute for a few minutes more, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Mix in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of vegetable stock or water and continue simmering.
- When the lentils are cooked drain them and mix them into the saute. Add the green peas and cook for another 5 minutes. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
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