Ethiopian Spiced Vegetable Stew (Misir Wat)
This Ethiopian Spiced Vegetable Stew (Misir Wat) is a hearty, aromatic dish combining tender vegetables with a rich blend of traditional Ethiopian spices. It's plant-based and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons berbere spice blend
- 1 large onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
- 2 carrots chopped into chunks
- 2 potatoes cubed
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the berbere spice blend and cumin. Toast the spices for 1 minute to release their flavors.
- Add carrots and potatoes, stirring to coat with the spices.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the red lentils and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the chopped cabbage and continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.