Dinner for 3
Eggplant Pesto Orzo
$7.70for 430 minServes 3
Orzo simmers with eggplant, beans, tomato paste, and pesto, then finishes with soy cream, nutritional yeast, and crisp croutons.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.16Typical price |
 | Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.38Typical price |
| Eggplant$1.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.99Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $0.88Typical price |
 | Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.77 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetDinners
$1.92 per serving$7.70 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup vegan red pesto
- 1 eggplant
- 1 1/2 cup cooked cannellini beans
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy cooking cream
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
Steps
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the diced onion and eggplant for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and Italian seasoning, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the orzo and water, then simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the cannellini beans, red pesto, soy cooking cream, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Heat the remaining oil in a small skillet over medium heat and toast the croutons for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Top the orzo with the toasted croutons and serve hot.
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