Kik Wat (Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew)

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Recipe for Ethiopian spicy red lentil stew.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
42 mins
Total Time:
57 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
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Ingredients

  • 5 yellow onions, minced

  • 5 red onions, minced

  • 24 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 ¼ cups canola oil

  • ½ cup berbere seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons berbere seasoning

  • 2 ½ cups crushed tomatoes

  • 5 cups red lentils

  • 10 cups water

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place yellow onions, red onions, and garlic in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons berbere; cook and stir until incorporated, about 3 minutes. Pour in oil and stir until combined, about 3 minutes more.

  2. Stir crushed tomatoes into the pot; cook until starting to break down into the stew, about 15 minutes. Add lentils; cook and stir, about 5 minutes. Pour in water. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Season stew with cardamom, salt, and ground black pepper in the last few minutes of cooking.

Cook's Note:

Substitute another oil for the canola oil if desired.

26 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

432 Calories
18g Fat
49g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 432
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 503mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 22g 79%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 76mg 6%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 807mg 17%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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