Dinner for 4

Spicy Lentil Bean Stew

Name: Spicy Lentil Bean Stew
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp kashmiri chili powder; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp ground clove; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 1 bay leaf; 1 black cardamom pod (optional); 1/4 tsp crushed fennel seeds; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1/2 tsp salt; 15 oz can full-fat coconut milk; 1 1/2 cups water or stock; 2/7 cup split red lentils; 15 oz can white beans; 1/2 cup frozen spinach; cilantro (optional); non-dairy cream or yogurt (optional)

$8.76for 445 minServes 4

Red lentils and white beans simmer with coconut milk, tomatoes, warm spices, and spinach in this hearty stew.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.45 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.61Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.16Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.81Typical price
	Coconut milk, 15 oz$0.14/oz typical	15 oz	$2.10Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils, 2 oz$0.11/oz typical	2 oz	$0.22Typical 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
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.76

Swaps

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

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

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

Indian Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.19 per serving$8.76 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground clove
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
2 tsp oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 bay leaf
1 black cardamom pod (optional)
1/4 tsp crushed fennel seeds
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 tsp salt
15 oz can full-fat coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water or stock
2/7 cup split red lentils
15 oz can white beans
1/2 cup frozen spinach
cilantro (optional)
non-dairy cream or yogurt (optional)

Steps

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, bay leaf, cardamom pod, and fennel for 8 minutes.
Add the ginger-garlic paste and all the ground spices, and cook for 3 minutes while stirring.
Stir in the tomatoes and salt, and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the coconut milk, water, and lentils, then simmer uncovered for 22 minutes until the lentils are tender.
Stir in the white beans and frozen spinach, and simmer for 7 minutes until hot and thick.

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