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Misir Wot

Ethiopian · East Africa Top Pick STOVETOP
8/10

Spiced red lentil stew — Ethiopian comfort food, always served on injera.

Lentils Curry Home Cook Friendly V Vegetarian N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Red lentils break down into a thick, saucy stew naturally; berbere adds layers of warmth.

Key Ingredients

red lentils berbere onions garlic ginger nit'ir kibbeh

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