Injera Crust Vegetable Lentil Bowl with Mitmita Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

A vibrant vegan bowl combining cooked lentils, sautéed vegetables, and tangy mitmita-spiced dressing served on a bed of injera bread. This Ethiopian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs brown lentils, rinsed, water for lentils, carrot, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
• 3 cups water for lentils
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, sliced thin
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 large piece injera bread
• 1 tsp mitmita spice
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
• 2 tbsp water for dressing

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup brown lentils with 3 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain any excess water.
2. Step 2: While lentils cook, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced carrot, 1 medium diced green bell pepper, 1 small sliced red onion, and 1 minced garlic clove. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until vegetables are softened and edges start to caramelize. Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tsp mitmita spice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey or agave syrup, and 2 tbsp water until smooth to create the dressing.
4. Step 4: Tear 1 large injera bread into bite-sized pieces and arrange on a serving plate. Top with the cooked lentils and sautéed vegetables.
5. Step 5: Drizzle the mitmita dressing evenly over the bowl and serve immediately to enjoy the layers of tangy, spicy, and earthy flavors.