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Ethiopian Injera Tacos with Spiced Lentil Fillings

Name: Ethiopian Injera Tacos with Spiced Lentil Fillings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Teff flour, 2 cups; Water, 2 ½ cups; Active dry yeast, 1 tsp; Salt, ¼ tsp; Red lentils, 1 cup, rinsed and drained; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Onion, 1 small, finely chopped; Garlic, 1 clove, minced; Berbere spice blend, 1 tbsp; Diced tomatoes, 1 can (14.5 oz), drained; Salt and pepper, To taste; Fresh cilantro, 1 cup, chopped; Red bell pepper, 1, thinly sliced; Avocado, 1, sliced; Plain yogurt, ½ cup; Harissa paste, 1 tbsp; Lemon juice, 1 tbsp

Enjoy the unique combination of Ethiopian and Mexican cuisines with these delightful injera tacos filled with spiced lentil mixture.

4.1(849 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 14, 2026

Ethiopian Injera Tacos with Spiced Lentil Fillings — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Injera

For the Spiced Lentil Filling

For the Toppings

For the Spicy Yogurt Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 442 kcal
Protein: 16 g
Carbs: 64.5 g
Fat: 15.25 g
Fiber: 13 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1766 kcal
Protein: 64 g
Carbs: 258 g
Fat: 61 g
Fiber: 52 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Teff flour 2 cups	800	32	160	6	16
Water 2 ½ cups	0	0	0	0	0
Active dry yeast 1 tsp	11	1	2	0	0
Salt ¼ tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Red lentils 1 cup, rinsed and drained	230	18	40	1	15
Olive oil 2 tbsp	239	0	0	27	0
Onion 1 small, finely chopped	28	1	6	0	1
Garlic 1 clove, minced	4	0	1	0	0
Berbere spice blend 1 tbsp	16	1	3	0	2
Diced tomatoes 1 can (14.5 oz), drained	64	3	14	0	4
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh cilantro 1 cup, chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Red bell pepper 1, thinly sliced	37	1	9	0	3
Avocado 1, sliced	240	3	12	22	10
Plain yogurt ½ cup	77	4	9	4	0
Harissa paste 1 tbsp	15	0	1	1	1
Lemon juice 1 tbsp	4	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Injera Batter

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine teff flour, water, and yeast in a large bowl.
2
Mix Batter
Stir well to form a smooth, thin batter.
3
Ferment
Cover and let it ferment for 24-48 hours until bubbles form.

Cooking the Spiced Lentils

1
Heat Oil
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
3
Cook Lentils
Stir in berbere spice blend, lentils, and tomatoes; cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Ensure lentils are not overcooked; they should retain some texture.

How to Make Ethiopian Injera Tacos with Spiced Lentil Fillings

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Injera Making
Pour a thin layer of injera batter on a hot non-stick skillet, cover, and cook until bubbles set and surface is dry.
2
Sautéing Lentils
Stir gently and often to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
3
Mixing Sauce
Blend yogurt, harissa paste, and lemon juice until smooth.