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Ethiopian Berbere Lentil Tacos with Teff Tortillas

Name: Ethiopian Berbere Lentil Tacos with Teff Tortillas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Red lentils, 1 cup, rinsed; Berbere spice, 2 tablespoons; Onion, 1, finely chopped; Garlic cloves, 2, minced; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Vegetable broth or water, 3 cups; Teff flour, 1 cup; All-purpose flour, 1 cup; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Water, 1 cup; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Avocados, 2 ripe, diced; Red onion, 1 small, finely chopped; Lime juice, 1 lime, juiced; Fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup, chopped; Salt, To taste; Black pepper, To taste; Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup, halved; Plain yogurt, 1/2 cup (or vegan alternative); Fresh mint leaves, 1 tablespoon, chopped

Ethiopian flavors meet Mexican tradition in this delightful fusion dish.

4.1(538 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 9, 2025

Ethiopian Berbere Lentil Tacos with Teff Tortillas — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lentil Filling

For the Teff Tortillas

For the Avocado Salsa

For the Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 652 kcal
Protein: 21.75 g
Carbs: 87.75 g
Fat: 27.5 g
Fiber: 15.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2608 kcal
Protein: 87 g
Carbs: 351 g
Fat: 110 g
Fiber: 62 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Red lentils 1 cup, rinsed	680	48	116	3	22
Berbere spice 2 tablespoons	40	2	8	1	4
Onion 1, finely chopped	40	1	9	0	2
Garlic cloves 2, minced	10	0	2	0	0
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	238	0	0	28	0
Vegetable broth or water 3 cups	20	1	4	0	0
Teff flour 1 cup	256	10	55	2	7
All-purpose flour 1 cup	455	13	95	1	3
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Water 1 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	238	0	0	28	0
Avocados 2 ripe, diced	480	6	24	44	20
Red onion 1 small, finely chopped	28	1	7	0	1
Lime juice 1 lime, juiced	12	0	4	0	0
Fresh cilantro 1/4 cup, chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper To taste	5	0	1	0	1
Cherry tomatoes 1 cup, halved	27	1	6	0	2
Plain yogurt 1/2 cup (or vegan alternative)	77	4	9	3	0
Fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon, chopped	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Lentils

1
Rinse and drain the lentils
Rinse and drain the red lentils under cold water until water runs clear.
2
Coat lentils with berbere
In a medium bowl, mix lentils with berbere spice, ensuring all lentils are evenly coated.
3
Marinate
Let the lentils marinate for at least 30 minutes while preparing other components.

Preparing the Teff Tortillas

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine teff flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
2
Form the dough
Gradually add water and olive oil, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
3
Rest the dough
Let the dough rest for 15 minutes to hydrate.

How to Make Ethiopian Berbere Lentil Tacos with Teff Tortillas

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Lentils
Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add marinated lentils and vegetable broth, then simmer until lentils are tender.
2
Cooking the Tortillas
Roll out the dough into thin circles. Cook on a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned on both sides.
3
Making the Salsa
Combine avocado, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently to combine.