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Kale Lentil Beet Salad

Tender lentils, roasted beet and leeks, and kale combine with a tangy tahini, lemon, and maple dressing.

Typical price

$5.36for 4 servings

$1.34 per serving$5.36 for 4

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Kale Lentil Beet Salad

MediterraneanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesSummer

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical0.45 lb$1.64Typical price
Beets$1.99/lb typical0.25 lb$0.50Typical price
Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical3.5 oz$0.39Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical8.25 oz$0.58Typical price
Kale$2.49 each typical0.25$0.62Typical price
Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical0.5$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown$4.02

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperAsian sauces and pastesHoney or maple syrup

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 3 leeks
  • 1 beet
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup green lentils
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 4 big handfuls kale
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 1/2 tbsp good olive oil
  • 1 pinch each salt and pepper

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425 F, cut the beet and leeks into small pieces, and toss them with 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Roast the beet and leeks on a baking sheet for 25 minutes, until tender.
  3. Simmer the lentils in the vegetable stock and water in a small saucepan for 20 minutes, then drain them.
  4. Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, remaining oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Toss the kale with the dressing, then fold in the warm lentils, roasted beet, and leeks.

Swaps

  • Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

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