Dinner for 3

Lentil Black Eyed Pea Soup

Name: Lentil Black Eyed Pea Soup
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup black eyed peas/ cowpeas; 1/2 cup lentils; 1 tsp oil; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 cup onions; 5 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/5 tsp black pepper; 3/8 tsp cayenne/ red chili powder; 2 tomatoes; 1/2 tsp lemon juice; 7/8 tsp salt; 2 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup chopped spinach; 1/2 cup small chopped green beans; cilantro and lemon juice for garnish (optional)

$4.95for 470 minServes 3

Black eyed peas and lentils simmer with tomatoes, spices, green beans, and spinach until tender and thick.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned beans, 3.25 oz$0.09/oz typical	3.25 oz	$0.29Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils, 3.5 oz$0.11/oz typical	3.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.20Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.38Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.65 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.24Typical price
	Juice, a little$0.04/oz typical	a little	$0.00Typical price
	Spinach, 0.5 oz$0.35/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Green beans, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.31Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.71

Swaps

Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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.

70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
3servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.24 per serving$4.95 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup black eyed peas/ cowpeas
1/2 cup lentils
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 cup onions
5 cloves garlic
1 inch ginger
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/5 tsp black pepper
3/8 tsp cayenne/ red chili powder
2 tomatoes
1/2 tsp lemon juice
7/8 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped spinach
1/2 cup small chopped green beans
cilantro and lemon juice for garnish (optional)

Steps

Rinse the black eyed peas and lentils under cold water.
Heat the oil in a 4-quart pot over medium heat, then toast the cumin seeds for 30 seconds.
Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and cook for 4 minutes.
Stir in the coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, pepper, cayenne, tomatoes, black eyed peas, lentils, salt, and water.
Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes.
Stir in the green beans and spinach, then simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
Stir in the lemon juice and add cilantro if using.

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