Dinner for 8
Chicken Lentil Vegetable Stew
$5.66for 460 minServes 8
Chicken, lentils, potatoes, pumpkin, and vegetables simmer in water until tender, then finish with spinach and parsley.
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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, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.25 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.58Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.21Typical price |
 | Chicken thighs, 1.9 lb$2.29/lb typical | 1.9 lb | $4.29Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.8 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.55Typical price |
 | Dried beans and lentils, 7 oz$0.11/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.77Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 0.9 lb$0.99/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $0.87Typical price |
 | Winter squash (butternut, 0.65 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.81Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
 | Spinach, 2 oz$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.31 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.41 per serving$5.66 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 large red capsicum/bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- 6 chicken thigh fillets
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 white potatoes
- 2 cups chopped pumpkin
- 2 pinches salt and pepper (optional)
- 1 handful chopped parsley
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Steps
- Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook for 4 minutes per side.
- Stir in the tomatoes, water, lentils, potatoes, pumpkin, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the pot and simmer gently for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Check that the chicken reaches 165 F and the lentils and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the spinach and parsley, then cook for 2 minutes.
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