Yemiser W'et (spicy lentil stew) Recipe

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Yemiser W'et (spicy lentil stew)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Rinse and cook the lentils.
  2. Meanwhile saute the onions and garlic in the niter kebbeh, until the onions are just translucent.
  3. Add the berbere, cumin, and paprika and saute for a few minutes more, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  4. Mix in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. Add 1 cup of vegetable stock or water and continue simmering.
  6. When the lentils are cooked, drain them and mix them into the saute.
  7. Add the green peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. To serve Yemiser W'et, spread layers of injera on individual plates.
  10. Place some yogurt or cottage cheese alongside a serving of w'et on the injera and pass more injera at the table.
  11. To eat, tear off pieces of injera, fold it around bits of stew, and, yes, eat it with your fingers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 236.93 Kcal (992 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.34g 1%
Sodium 4709.26mg 196%
Potassium 570.98mg 12%
Total Carbs 45.22g 15%
Sugars 5.47g 22%
Dietary Fiber 10.05g 40%
Protein 8.52g 17%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 26%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 36.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.48 Kcal (647 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.22g 1%
Sodium 3070.42mg 196%
Potassium 372.27mg 12%
Total Carbs 29.49g 15%
Sugars 3.57g 22%
Dietary Fiber 6.55g 40%
Protein 5.55g 17%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 26%
Iron 2mg 17%
Calcium 23.8mg 4%

* 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

  • 4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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