Dinner for 4

Meatless Leek Rice Bake

Name: Meatless Leek Rice Bake
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 500 g leek; 3 diced red pepper; 200 g rice; 1 clove finely chopped garlic; 1 l vegetable stock; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp parsley; 1 tsp basil; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper; 1 splash olive oil

$9.94for 450 minServes 4

Leeks, peppers, garlic, and seasoned rice bake together in vegetable stock until tender and lightly browned.

Photo: TheMealDB

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Leeks and shallots, 1.1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.1 lb	$3.85Typical price
	Bell peppers, 1.15 lb$2.49/lb typical	1.15 lb	$2.80Typical price
	Rice, 7 oz$0.08/oz typical	7 oz	$0.56Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Broth, 35 oz$0.07/oz typical	35 oz	$2.46Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.94

Swaps

Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

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

Mediterranean Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.48 per serving$9.94 for 4

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Ingredients

500 g leek
3 diced red pepper
200 g rice
1 clove finely chopped garlic
1 l vegetable stock
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp basil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 splash olive oil

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Add the leeks, red peppers, rice, garlic, paprika, oregano, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper to the dish.
Pour in the vegetable stock and stir until combined.
Cover the dish and bake for 35 minutes.
Uncover and bake for 5 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.