Dinner for 3

Lentil Chickpea Tomato Stew

Name: Lentil Chickpea Tomato Stew
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian
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

$6.94for 450 minServes 3

Red lentils and chickpeas simmer with vegetables, coconut milk, tomatoes, herbs, and spinach for a thick stew.

Lentil Chickpea Tomato Stew with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.20Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Celery, a little$2.29 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.15Typical price
	Artichoke hearts, 0.5 oz$0.18/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 0.5 oz$0.08/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Coconut milk, 15 oz$0.14/oz typical	15 oz	$2.10Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 2.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.25Typical price
	Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.21

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

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.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
3servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.74 per serving$6.94 for 4

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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.

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