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Broccoli Red Lentil Dal

Red lentils simmer with broccoli, coconut milk, vegetables, and warm spices for a thick, hearty dal in one pot.

Typical price

$5.00for 4 servings

$1.25 per serving$5.00 for 4

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Broccoli Red Lentil Dal

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Broccoli$1.99/lb typical0.85 lb$1.68Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical0.4 lb$0.52Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical17 oz$1.16Typical price
Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical14 oz$1.96Typical price
Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical7 oz$0.77Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical0.5 oz$0.02Typical price
Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical0.25$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown$6.26

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 sweet onion
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14 oz) light coconut milk
  • 1 cup uncooked red lentils
  • fine sea salt (optional)
  • 1 tsp garam masala spice mix
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 3/4 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • paprika (optional)
  • naan bread (optional)
  • lemon wedges (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion for five minutes.
  2. Add the cumin and mustard seeds, then stir for one minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the broccoli, broth, coconut milk, lentils, turmeric, garam masala, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Cook until the lentils are soft and the broccoli is tender, adding water if the dal becomes too thick.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt before serving.

Swaps

  • Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

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