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Ethiopian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE

Misir Alicha

35 minutes · 6 servings · vegan

Misir alicha is the non-spicy cousin of misir wat and is widely served at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Let’s make it

  1. Cook onion in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add lentils, water, and salt. Simmer 18 to 20 minutes until soft and thick.
  4. Stir well and serve hot.

This mild lentil stew is one of the easiest Ethiopian dishes for children to enjoy.

Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.

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