Injera Grilled Cheese with Spicy Lentil Filling

A unique and flavorful twist on grilled cheese, using injera bread and filled with spicy Ethiopian lentil stew (Misir Wot) and melted cheese.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

685 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£2.38/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner•Bread

Cuisine:

British

Cooking Style:

Grilling

Mood:

Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1cupRed lentils(Rinsed)

£0.30

3cupsWater

1mediumOnion(Finely chopped)

£0.30

3clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

1tablespoonGinger(Minced)

£0.10

2tablespoonsBerbere spice blend(Adjust to taste)

£0.75

1tablespoonTomato paste

£0.10

2tablespoonsVegetable oil

£0.05

1teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

8piecesInjera(Use larger pieces if available)

£5.00

8slicesGouda or Gruyere cheese(Or shredded, about 1 cup)

£2.50

2tablespoonsButter(For grilling, can substitute oil)

£0.25

Total Cost

£9.50

£2.38 per serving

Instructions

1.
Prepare the Misir Wot: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2.
Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3.
Stir in the berbere spice blend and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
4.
Add the rinsed red lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the stew has thickened. Season with salt to taste. The stew should be thick, not watery.
5.
Assemble the grilled cheese: Spread half of the injera pieces with a layer of grated cheese. Top with a generous spoonful of Misir Wot.
6.
Place the remaining injera pieces on top to form sandwiches.
7.
Melt butter in a skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the injera is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
8.
Cut the grilled cheese sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (320g)

685 kcal / 2866 kJ

Carbs

68g

26% of RDA

Fat

34g

49% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

21 g

70% of RDA

Sugar

9 g

10% of RDA

Sodium

1250 mg

54% of RDA

Saturated Fat

18 g

90% of RDA

Chef's Tips

If you don't have berbere spice blend, you can make your own using chili powder, paprika, ginger, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, cardamom, and fenugreek.

Adjust the amount of berbere spice blend to your desired level of spiciness.

For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of coconut milk to the Misir Wot during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

If the injera is too large, you can cut it into smaller, more manageable pieces for the grilled cheese sandwiches.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot

Skillet or griddle

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