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Ethiopian Lentil Skillet
A hearty and flavorful skillet dish made with red lentils, onions, garlic, ginger, and spices, inspired by Ethiopian cuisine.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup red lentilsrinsed and drained
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 inches gingergrated
- ●1 skilletlarge
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ●1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the rinsed and drained red lentils, ground cumin, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add 2 cups of water to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.