Dinner for 5

Lentil Kofta Bowl

Name: Lentil Kofta Bowl
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 6 cups heated chicken stock (optional); 1 1/4 cups lentils; 1 rib celery (optional); 1 small onion; 1 1/2 tsp tomato paste; 1 small green zucchini; 1 small red pepper; 1 1/2 tbsp butter; 2 1/2 cloves garlic; 1/2 lemon; 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 inch ginger (optional); 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground chicken; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp black pepper (optional); 1 small onion; 3 tbsp parsley or 3 tablespoons mint; oil (optional)

Tender lentils pair with spiced turkey kofta and sautéed vegetables for a hearty bowl finished with lemon and herbs.

Typical price

$9.21for 4 servings

$2.30 per serving$9.21 for 4

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120 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
5servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Middle Eastern High-protein Budget Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	25 oz	$1.74Typical price
Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical	8.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
Celery$2.29 each typical	a little	$0.11Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.6 lb	$0.77Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.02Typical price
Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.67Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.70Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.30Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.19Typical price
Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.33Typical price
Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
Ground turkey$4.99/lb typical	1 lb	$4.99Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.14Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.51

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

6 cups heated chicken stock (optional)
1 1/4 cups lentils
1 rib celery (optional)
1 small onion
1 1/2 tsp tomato paste
1 small green zucchini
1 small red pepper
1 1/2 tbsp butter
2 1/2 cloves garlic
1/2 lemon
1 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 inch ginger (optional)
1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground chicken
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp black pepper (optional)
1 small onion
3 tbsp parsley or 3 tablespoons mint
oil (optional)

Steps

Rinse the lentils, place them in a large pot with the stock or water, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
Cook the chopped onion, celery, zucchini, red pepper, garlic, and tomato paste in butter in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes.
Stir the cooked lentils into the vegetables with lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt, then keep them warm.
Mix the ground turkey with one chopped onion, cumin, coriander, pepper, ginger, and parsley or mint.
Shape the mixture into small kofta and cook them in oiled skillet over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning often, until they reach 165 F.
Spoon the lentils into bowls and top them with the cooked kofta.

Swaps

Ground turkey for Ground beefabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices