Dinner for 3
Lentil Coconut Curry with cucumbers
$7.56for 440 minServes 3
Red lentils simmer in coconut tomato curry while cucumber noodles are topped with fresh herb pesto.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.64Typical price |
 | Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 2 | $1.78Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.67 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.89 per serving$7.56 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp yellow curry paste
- 1/2 cup red lentils
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup roasted salted cashews (optional)
- 1 cup roughly chopped packed cilantro (optional)
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped packed fresh mint
- 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp minced jalapeño pepper
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2 very large cucumbers or 3 small cucumbers
Steps
- Combine the coconut milk, crushed tomatoes, water, curry paste, and lentils in a 3-quart saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- Blend the cashews, cilantro, mint, ginger, jalapeño, lime juice, water, and coconut oil into a chunky pesto.
- Cut the cucumbers into noodles with a spiralizer or vegetable peeler.
- Season the curry with salt and pepper, then spoon it over the cucumber noodles and top with pesto.
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