Ethiopian-inspired

Ethiopian Berbere Lentil Stew

A warming red lentil stew with berbere spice, tomato and ginger.

Prep15 min
Cook35 min
DifficultyEasy
Base servings4.00
Ethiopian Berbere Lentil Stew

Ingredient quantities update automatically. Cook and prep times use this recipe’s scaling mode: mild.

Scaling note: Berbere heat varies; scale spice cautiously for larger batches.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp berbere spice
  • 250 g red lentils
  • 400 g tinned tomatoes
  • 700 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 10 g coriander

Method

  1. Cook onion until deep golden, then add garlic, ginger and berbere.
  2. Add lentils, tomatoes and stock.
  3. Simmer until lentils are soft and the stew is thick.
  4. Finish with lemon and coriander.

AI recipe note

This recipe was created with AI assistance and reviewed for clarity. Please use normal food safety checks and personal judgement when cooking.