Ethiopian Lentils

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
African-style savory and satisfying main that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This African main features Dried lentils; picked over. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Ethiopian Lentils

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 139.2

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This African main features Dried lentils; picked over. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. and washed 6 c Water 3/4 c Anaheim green peppers; -seeded and chopped 2 c Red onions; peeled, chopped 1/4 c Spiced butter 1 tb Grated fresh ginger 2 cl Garlic; peeled, crushed 1 tb Berbere sauce Freshly ground black -pepper to taste
  2. Boil the lentils in water for 5 mins.
  3. Drain, reserving liquid.
  4. In 4 quart saucepot, saute the Anaheim peppers and onions in the spiced butter until the onions are tender.
  5. Add the lentils, 4c of the reserved liquid, and the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
  6. Cook, covered, over low heat 35-40 mins, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 139.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 24.0g8%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g38%
Sugars 2.2g
Protein 10.8g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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