Misir - Easy, Ethiopian Lentils

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1. 1Step 1: Cook onions in the canola oil until they begin to get brown and caramelize.
2. 2Step 2: Add the Berbere spice and finely chopped garlic to the onions and stir to combine for about a minute.
3. 3Step 3: Add the lentils, crushed tomatoes and just enough water to help the mixture simmer and soften the lentils. Cook the mixture on medium heat for 30-40 minutes until it begins to thicken.
4. 4Step 4: Once the misir thickens, add the whole jalapeno pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes for the heat and flavour to infuse with the lentils.
5. 5Step 5: Serve the misir with 100% Teff Injera or rice, if you don’t have access to injera bread.
6. 6Step 6: Enjoy!