Dinner for 1
Red Lentil Hummus
Cook red lentils until tender, then blend them with garlic, lemon, tahini, olive oil, and seasonings.
$4.63for 4 servings
$1.16 per serving$4.63 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.
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
Middle EasternVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.16 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked red lentils + 1 & 1/4 cup water
- 1 clove garlic
- 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt (optional)
- water to thin out
- herbs & seasonings of choice
Steps
- Rinse the lentils and place them in a small pot with 1 1/4 cups water.
- Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 12 minutes until the lentils are soft.
- Drain any remaining water and cool the lentils for 1 minute.
- Blend the lentils with garlic, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt, and seasonings.
- Add water a spoonful at a time and blend until smooth.
Swaps
- Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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