Dinner for 2

Tempeh With Spiced Onions

Name: Tempeh With Spiced Onions
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp organic canola; 1 tsp vegan butter; 2 green chilies; 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 onions; 1 inch ginger piece chopped; 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp lemon juice; salt to taste (optional); 1/2 tsp raw sugar or agave syrup; 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves; 1 cup cubed tempeh; water as needed (optional)

$8.57for 455 minServes 2

Tempeh simmers with browned onions, toasted spices, chilies, ginger, mint, and lemon for a savory one-pan dinner.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Margarine and vegan butter, a little$0.25/oz typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
	Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 2 oz$0.35/oz typical	2 oz	$0.70Typical price
	Onions, 0.8 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.8 lb	$1.03Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Tofu, 8.5 oz$0.17/oz typical	8.5 oz	$1.45Typical price
	Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.28

Swaps

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

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

55 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$typical cost tier

Indian Vegetarian Gluten-free Budget Dinners

Typical price

$2.14 per serving$8.57 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp organic canola
1 tsp vegan butter
2 green chilies
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 onions
1 inch ginger piece chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste (optional)
1/2 tsp raw sugar or agave syrup
1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
1 cup cubed tempeh
water as needed (optional)

Steps

Heat the canola oil and vegan butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Toast the fenugreek, coriander, pomegranate, and cumin seeds for 2 minutes.
Add sliced onions and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often, until deeply golden.
Stir in the chilies, ginger, turmeric, sugar, and tempeh, then cook for 3 minutes.
Add 1 cup water, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
Stir in the mint, fresh coriander, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then cook uncovered for 10 minutes.

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