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Vegan Ethiopian Lentils

Lentils are so versatile and are a blank canvas to work with. My Vegan Ethiopian Lentils are satisfying and so flavorful.

Course dinner, vegan
Cuisine Ethiopian recipe, Gluten free, vegan
Keyword dinner, Ethiopian recipe, gluten free, Lentils, vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Peter

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Red lentils
  • 1/2 Whole Onion diced
  • 2 Inces Ginger grated
  • 3 Cups Vegetable stock
  • 2 Tbsp Ethiopian spice blend
  • 2 Tsp Ground coriander
  • 2 Tsp Ground cumin
  • 2 Tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato paste
  • 2 Tsp Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Next, begin heating the oil and once shimmering, add in the onions and ginger. Sauté for 4 - 5 minutes until completely softened. Now add the spices and cook for 2 minutes. Follow the spices with the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes stirring well.

    Now add in the lentils followed by the stock. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. It will take 10 - 15 minutes to cook the lentils. Test the lentils and once cooked, just make sure everything is mixed well.

    Serve with injera bread. Enjoy!