Mesir Wat (Ethiopian Lentil Stew) Recipe
Ingredients
- Red lentils/ Masoor dal - 1cup
- Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
- Ginger+Garlic paste - 1tsp
- Green chilies - 2, slit
- Tomato puree - ½cup
- Berbere Spice - 1~2tbsp
- Salt - to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 259g | |
| Calories 104 | |
| Calories from Fat 4 | 4% |
| Total Fat 0.44g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.09g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 505mg | 21% |
| Potassium 815mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 24.38g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 15% |
| Sugars 11.93g | 8% |
| Protein 3.96g | 6% |
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