Lunche for 4

Lentil Tahini Salad

Name: Lentil Tahini Salad
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil; 320 g sweet potatoes cut into cubes; 2 large carrots cut into thin sticks; 2 large courgettes cut into chunks; 2 red onions halved and sliced; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp finely chopped ginger; 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds; 2 x 390g cans green lentils drained; 2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder; 1 lemon zested; good handful of mint roughly chopped; 1 handful parsley roughly chopped; 2 3/4 tbsp tahini; 1 clove garlic finely grated; 2 x 120g pot bio yogurt; 1 little smoked paprika to serve

$9.60for 435 minServes 4

Green lentils mix with crisp vegetables, herbs, pumpkin seeds, and a tangy tahini yogurt dressing for a no-cook salad.

Photo: bbcgoodfood.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Sweet potatoes, 0.7 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.7 lb	$0.91Typical price
	Carrots, 0.4 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.43Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 1.25 lb$1.79/lb typical	1.25 lb	$2.24Typical price
	Onions, 0.8 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.8 lb	$1.03Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils, 2 oz$0.11/oz typical	2 oz	$0.22Typical price
	Broth, 0.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.02Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical	0.25	$0.50Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical	0.5	$0.74Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Yogurt, 2 oz$0.12/oz typical	2 oz	$0.24Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.60

Swaps

Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap dried beans and lentils for canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Middle Eastern Vegetarian Budget Lunches Side dishes No-cook Back to school Summer

Typical price

$2.40 per serving$9.60 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
320 g sweet potatoes cut into cubes
2 large carrots cut into thin sticks
2 large courgettes cut into chunks
2 red onions halved and sliced
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp finely chopped ginger
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
2 x 390g cans green lentils drained
2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
1 lemon zested
good handful of mint roughly chopped
1 handful parsley roughly chopped
2 3/4 tbsp tahini
1 clove garlic finely grated
2 x 120g pot bio yogurt
1 little smoked paprika to serve

Steps

Combine the drained lentils, carrots, courgettes, red onions, mint, parsley, and pumpkin seeds in a large bowl.
Whisk the tahini, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oil, cumin seeds, bouillon powder, and a splash of water in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Cover the salad and let it rest for 20 minutes so the vegetables soften slightly.
Sprinkle with smoked paprika and toss once more before serving.

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