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Savory Ethiopian Misir Wat Enchiladas

Name: Savory Ethiopian Misir Wat Enchiladas
Prep time: 33 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 133 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon Berbere spice mix; 1 teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 cups water; 8 corn tortillas; 1 cup enchilada sauce, homemade or canned; 1 cup shredded cheese blend, cheddar and Monterey Jack; ½ cup sour cream; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; ¼ cup chopped tomatoes

A delightful twist on traditional enchiladas, these wraps bring the rich, spiced lentil stew known as Misir Wat into a warm, cheesy Mexican embrace.

4.3(339 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 24, 2025

Savory Ethiopian Misir Wat Enchiladas — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

33 min

Cook

1 h 40 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Misir Wat (Ethiopian Lentil Stew)

For the Enchiladas

For the Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 404 kcal
Protein: 15.33 g
Carbs: 38.13 g
Fat: 23.15 g
Fiber: 7.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1617 kcal
Protein: 61.3 g
Carbs: 152.5 g
Fat: 92.6 g
Fiber: 30.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup red lentils rinsed and drained	230	18	40	1	15
2 tablespoons vegetable oil	240	0	0	27	0
1 large onion finely chopped	44	1	10	0	2
3 cloves garlic minced	13	1	3	0	0.2
2 teaspoons ginger grated	4	0	1	0	0.1
1 tablespoon Berbere spice mix	16	0.5	3	0.5	1
1 teaspoon turmeric	9	0.3	2	0.1	0.7
¼ teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
3 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
8 corn tortillas	312	8	64	4	8
1 cup enchilada sauce homemade or canned	100	2	19	3	3
1 cup shredded cheese blend cheddar and Monterey Jack	400	28	3	33	0
½ cup sour cream	240	3	5	24	0
¼ cup chopped cilantro	1	0.1	0.5	0	0.2
¼ cup chopped tomatoes	8	0.4	2	0	0.6

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Lentils

1
Soak the Lentils
Place rinsed lentils in a bowl; cover with water.
2
Let stand
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3
Drain Lentils
Drain thoroughly before cooking.

Preparing the Misir Wat

1
Sauté Onions
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent.
2
Add Spices
Add garlic, ginger, Berbere spice, turmeric, and salt; cook for 2 minutes.
3
Cook Lentils
Stir in drained lentils and water; simmer on low heat until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
Tip: Do not let the Misir Wat dry out — add water if necessary. Cook the lentils until they are soft but not mushy for the best texture.

How to Make Savory Ethiopian Misir Wat Enchiladas

Total time: 2 h 13 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Fill the Tortillas
Spoon Misir Wat into each tortilla and roll them up.
2
Prepare Baking Dish
Layer some sauce at the bottom, place the rolled tortillas seam side down.
3
Bake Enchiladas
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese, bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) until bubbling and golden, about 20 minutes.