Mesir Wat (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook onion until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic, ginger, berbere, turmeric, and cumin. Cook for approximately 3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes with their juices and cook for another minute.
3. Add lentils and stock. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer. Cook covered until lentils are fully broken down, stirring occasionally, approximately 25 minutes. Add salt and pepper. For additional heat, optionally add several pinches of cayenne pepper. Serve warm.