Ethiopian Lentils

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups dried lentils, picked over and washed
• 6 cups water
• 3/4 cup anaheim chili, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups red onions, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup spiced butter
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1 tablespoon berbere, sauce
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 boil the lentils in water for 5 minutes drain, reserving liquid.
• 2 in 4 quart saucepot, saute the anaheim peppers and onions in the spiced butter until the onions are tender.
• 3 add the lentils, 4c of the reserved liquid, and the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
• 4 cook, covered, over low heat 35-40 mins, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.