Dinner for 3
Cannellini Lentil Jamaican Curry
$6.51for 430 minServes 3
Red lentils, white beans, spinach, and coconut milk cook with Jamaican curry spices into a warm, saucy meal.
Photo: veganricha.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
 | Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.08Typical price |
 | Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.88 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/2 hot green chile like serrano or scotch bonnet pepper
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 cup red lentils - the quick cooking kind - masoor dal
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 15 oz can cannelini beans or chickpeas or kidney beans
- 1 big handful of spinach/greens
- cayenne to taste (optional)
- lemon and cilantro for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, and chile for 4 minutes.
- Stir in the curry powder and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the lentils, coconut milk, water, and salt, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the cannellini beans and spinach and cook for 5 minutes, until the greens wilt and the beans are hot.
- Stir in cayenne, lemon, or cilantro if using, then remove the curry from the heat.
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