Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- ⅓ cup Mama Kicks Berbere Sauce
- 1 cup spinach or kale
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Method:
- Start base: Heat oil, add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook 5–6 min until soft and golden.
- Bloom spices: Stir in Berbere Sauce, cook 1–2 min to unlock flavors.
- Simmer: Add lentils, broth, tomatoes. Bring to boil, then reduce heat. Simmer 20–25 min, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender. Add more broth if too thick.
- Finish with greens: Stir in spinach/kale to wilt.
- Taste + balance: Season with salt, and add a squeeze of lemon for brightness if desired.
- Serve: Hot, with bread or rice for dipping.










