Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion (finely diced)
  • 2 tablespoons berbere spice mix (*see note)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 carrots (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 ribs of celery (sliced)
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup green split lentils (dried)
  • 1 can (540mL/19oz diced tomatoes (including juices),)
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • juice from 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • salt (if needed)
  • flatbread
  • greek yogurt

Instruction

  • Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 5-8 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Add the berbere, cardamom, paprika, ginger and garlic, and cook for 1-2 more minutes, until fragrant.
  • Place the onion mixture in the slow cooker along with all remaining ingredients.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Gently stir in the lemon juice, brown sugar, and salt (if needed).
  • Serve with flatbread and yogurt.