Ethiopian Misir Wot (Red Lentil Stew)

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups Dry Red Lentils
• 2 medium Yellow Onion
• 3 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger
• 2 tbsp Sweet Paprika
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Ground Coriander
• ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon
• ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 3 cups Vegetable Broth
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 cups Jasmine Rice

Instructions

1. Cook jasmine rice according to package directions.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until deeply softened and caramelized.
3. Add garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne. Stir for 1 minute until very fragrant.
4. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
5. Add red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are completely broken down and stew is thick.
6. Season with salt to taste. Serve over jasmine rice.