Dinner for 3

Cannellini Lentil Jamaican Curry

Name: Cannellini Lentil Jamaican Curry
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 tsp oil; 1 onion; 5 cloves garlic; 1/2 hot green chile like serrano or scotch bonnet pepper; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 cup red lentils - the quick cooking kind - masoor dal; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 1/4 cup water; 3/4 tsp salt; 15 oz can cannelini beans or chickpeas or kidney beans; 1 big handful of spinach/greens; cayenne to taste (optional); lemon and cilantro for garnish (optional)

$6.51for 430 minServes 3

Red lentils, white beans, spinach, and coconut milk cook with Jamaican curry spices into a warm, saucy meal.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.38Typical price
	Enchilada, 0.5 oz$0.16/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils, 3.5 oz$0.11/oz typical	3.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
	Coconut milk, 8.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	8.5 oz	$1.19Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Spinach, 1 oz$0.35/oz typical	1 oz	$0.35Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.88

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
3servings as written
$typical cost tier

Caribbean Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Dinners

Typical price

$1.63 per serving$6.51 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tsp oil
1 onion
5 cloves garlic
1/2 hot green chile like serrano or scotch bonnet pepper
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 cup red lentils - the quick cooking kind - masoor dal
1 cup coconut milk
1 1/4 cup water
3/4 tsp salt
15 oz can cannelini beans or chickpeas or kidney beans
1 big handful of spinach/greens
cayenne to taste (optional)
lemon and cilantro for garnish (optional)

Steps

Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, and chile for 4 minutes.
Stir in the curry powder and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
Add the lentils, coconut milk, water, and salt, then bring the mixture to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
Stir in the cannellini beans and spinach and cook for 5 minutes, until the greens wilt and the beans are hot.
Stir in cayenne, lemon, or cilantro if using, then remove the curry from the heat.

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