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Timtimo

Spicy red lentil stew.

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving563 kcal
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EritreaMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Red lentils400 g
  • Water1 L
  • Red onions, finely chopped4
  • Garlic cloves4
  • Ginger1 thumb
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Injera (taita)6
  • Berbere spice3 tbsp

Method

  1. OnionsCook the chopped onions dry until soft, then add oil, garlic and ginger.
  2. SpiceAdd berbere.
  3. LentilsAdd lentils and water; simmer 25 minutes until soft.
  4. ServeServe with injera.

Nutrition per serving

Calories563 kcal
Protein23.6 g
Carbohydrates96.6 g
Fat9.2 g
Fibre14.4 g
Sugar7.2 g
Sodium1008 mg
Saturated fat1.4 g
Serving sizeabout 430 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Timtimo take to make?

About 40 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Timtimo?

About 563 kcal per serving, with 24 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 430 g each.

Which allergens does Timtimo contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Timtimo from?

Timtimo is a main course from Eritrea. Spicy red lentil stew.

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