Dinner for 4
Green Pesto Grain Plate
Millet and lentils cook until tender, then join raw vegetables and a basil, avocado, garlic, lemon, and oil pesto.
$7.62for 4 servings
$1.91 per serving$7.62 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: ohsheglows.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.77Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.79Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.52Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 2 | $1.50Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.62 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked millet
- 1 cup uncooked green lentils
- 2 zucchini
- 3 handfuls spinach
- 1/2 large avocado
- 2 small or 1 large garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- fine grain sea salt (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup lightly packed basil leaves
Steps
- Rinse the lentils, simmer them in a medium pot of water for 20 to 25 minutes, and drain.
- Cook the millet in a separate pot of water for 20 minutes, then drain and cool slightly.
- Blend the basil, avocado, garlic, olive oil, water, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Slice the zucchini and combine it with the spinach, cooked lentils, and millet in a large bowl.
- Toss the mixture with the pesto and serve.
Swaps
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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