Ethiopian Mild Split Lentils Stew (Yemser Alicha) Recipe

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Ethiopian Mild Split Lentils Stew (Yemser Alicha)
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Directions:

  1. Bring to boil 4 cups of water in a medium pot. Rinse the lentils with fresh water and add to it to the boiling water. Cook it for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove the foam with spoon and discard. Lightly drain the extra water in a container or a cup.
  3. Meanwhile sauté the onion with 1/2 cup of water and oil for 5 minutes or until tender.
  4. To the cooked onion, add 1/2 cup of water, garlic, ginger, white pepper, curry or turmeric. Stir for 5 minutes;.
  5. Combine the lentils and the sauce. Mix well. If more water needed, use the water which is set aside. Cook the Stew for 15 minutes or until it simmers.
  6. Add salt, hot green pepper and mix it well. Remove from heat. Serve it warm or cold.
  7. Some of the spices could be found in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 285.98 Kcal (1197 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.6g 18%
Sodium 11.77mg 0%
Potassium 558.03mg 12%
Total Carbs 33.08g 11%
Sugars 2.67g 11%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g 64%
Protein 13.1g 26%
Vitamin C 27.8mg 46%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 70.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 64.56 Kcal (270 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.62g 18%
Sodium 2.66mg 0%
Potassium 125.97mg 12%
Total Carbs 7.47g 11%
Sugars 0.6g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.63g 64%
Protein 2.96g 26%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 46%
Iron 0.9mg 22%
Calcium 15.9mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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