Ethiopian Lentil and Chickpea Stew

Name: Ethiopian Lentil and Chickpea Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) vegetable oil; 2 large red onions, chopped; 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger or 1-1/2 - 2 tsp. (7 - 10 mL) ground ginger; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/3 cup (75 mL) tomato paste; 3 Tbsp. (45 mL) Knorr ® Berbere Seasoning Blend; 8 cups (2 L) water; 2 Knorr ® Vegetable Bouillon Cubes, crumbled; 1 lb. (450 g) dried red lentils, rinsed; 1 can (425 mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 1/2 tsp. (7 mL) salt

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1 H 15 MINS

Cooking Time
15 MINS

Prep Time
12 People

Serves

1 Tbsp. (15 mL) vegetable oil
2 large red onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger or 1-1/2 - 2 tsp. (7 - 10 mL) ground ginger
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup (75 mL) tomato paste
3 Tbsp. (45 mL) Knorr ® Berbere Seasoning Blend
8 cups (2 L) water
2 Knorr ® Vegetable Bouillon Cubes, crumbled
1 lb. (450 g) dried red lentils, rinsed
1 can (425 mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 tsp. (7 mL) salt

HEAT oil in large pot over medium heat and cook onions, stirring frequently, until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Stir in ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
STIR in tomato paste and Knorr® Berbere Seasoning Blend and cook, stirring, until slightly darkened, about 1 minute. Stir in water and Knorr Bouillon Cubes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
ADD lentils and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer partially covered stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 50 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and salt. Serve, if desired, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro; now it's delicious. Dig in!

Amount per Serving

Nutritional values	Amount per Serving
Energy (g)	200.0
Calcium (g)	47.0 mg
Carbohydrates (g)	33.0 g
Fat (g)	2.5 g
Fiber (g)	6.0 g
Iron (g)	4.0 mg
Potassium (g)	431.0 mg
Protein (g)	11.0 g
Saturated Fat (g)	0.5 g
Sodium (g)	650.0 mg
Sugar (g)	2.0 g
Trans Fat (g)	0.0 g