Dinner for 4
Lentil Stuffed Eggplant
$6.83for 435 minServes 4
Roasted eggplant halves hold lentils simmered with tomatoes, garlic, shallot, and greens, with goat cheese added if desired.
Photo: runningtothekitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Eggplant$1.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.49Typical price |
 | Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.68Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.00Typical price |
 | Feta or goat cheese$0.70/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.83 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
Typical price
$1.71 per serving$6.83 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup brown lentils
- 1 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large shallot
- 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups packed baby greens
- 2 oz goat cheese (optional)
- fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and halve the eggplant lengthwise.
- Score the cut sides, brush them with 1 tablespoon oil, season with salt and pepper, and place them cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake the eggplant for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a medium saucepan, cook the shallot and garlic for 3 minutes, then add the lentils, tomatoes, and water.
- Cover and simmer the lentil mixture for 20 minutes, stir in the greens, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Turn the eggplant cut-side up, fill it with the lentil mixture, top with goat cheese and basil if using, and bake for 5 minutes.
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