Dinner for 3
Lentil Chickpea Tomato Stew
Red lentils and chickpeas simmer with vegetables, coconut milk, tomatoes, herbs, and spinach for a thick stew.
$6.94for 4 servings
$1.74 per serving$6.94 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: veganricha.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetDinnersCold-weather comfortWinterSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 15 oz | $2.10Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.25Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.21 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1 1/2 tbsp chopped sun dried tomato
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp italian herb blend
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 15 oz can coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 15 oz can chickpeas
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach
- 2 1/2 tbsp vegan parmesan
- pepper flakes
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic for 6 minutes.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomato, oregano, Italian herb blend, tomato paste, and pepper flakes, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk, water, lentils, and salt, then simmer uncovered for 27 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the chickpeas and frozen spinach, and simmer for 10 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the vegan parmesan and cook for 5 minutes until the stew thickens.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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