Ethiopian Inspired Berbere Spiced Lentils
Ingredients
- 2 cup split red lentils
- 5 cups water
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 5 tomatoes, chopped
- 4 tablespoons berbere spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Preparation
Boil lentils in water for 20 minutes
Meanwhile, fry the garlic and onions in oil until toasty 3-5 minutes
Add chopped tomatoes, salt and cook until tomatoes release juices
Add berbere spice, salt and tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes
When lentils are soft, add spiced tomato and onion mixture to the lentils and simmer for 10 minutes to combine
Taste for salt and adjust if needed
Serve with salad of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, tomato, avocado and cabbage mixed with lemon juice and rice
