Vegetarian Doro Wat

Discover the rich, robust flavors of Vegetarian Doro Wat, a plant-based twist on Ethiopia's iconic spiced stew. This hearty dish features tender red lentils simmered in a fragrant blend of onions, garlic, and fresh ginger, heightened by the bold, aromatic kick of berbere spice and tomato paste. Nestled within the velvety stew are hard-boiled eggs, which soak up the deeply spiced broth for a satisfying protein boost. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of zesty lemon, this vegetarian comfort food is perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. Ready in under an hour and ideal for serving with injera, rice, or crusty bread, this recipe brings authentic Ethiopian flavors to your kitchen while remaining approachable and incredibly nourishing.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 large onions
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons berbere spice mix
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 4 hard-boiled eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 1 lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Begin by rinsing the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear, and set them aside.

Step 2

Chop the onions into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they are translucent and soft, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and stir well for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the berbere spice mix and tomato paste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the spices to release their flavors and the tomato paste to blend with the onions.

Step 6

Add the rinsed red lentils to the pot, followed by the vegetable broth. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender and the stew has thickened.

Step 8

While the stew is cooking, peel the hard-boiled eggs and set them aside.

Step 9

Once the stew has thickened, taste and season it with salt and black pepper according to your preferences.

Step 10

Gently nestle the peeled hard-boiled eggs into the stew and cover the pot again. Let the eggs warm through for about 5 minutes.

Step 11

Garnish the Vegetarian Doro Wat with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot, with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the stew, enhancing the flavor with a citrusy touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1588.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1351.3

Total Fat 68.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.0g
Cholesterol 822mg	0%
Sodium 4345.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.1g	0%
Total Sugars 39.5g
Protein 61.7g	0%

Vitamin D 200IU	0%
Calcium 367.6mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 3423.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 38.8%