I have no idea how I managed to get my total to $38 this week! I love saving money while not skimping on flavor....
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This week’s recipes is heavy on the canned goods. I’m a fan of using canned and frozen goods as often as possible. That means less trips to the grocery store for me and more money in my pocket at the end of the week! Vegetarian Simple and Fast Beans and Rice Tacos Vegetarian Chickpea...
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The first time I ate a Samosa I have wanted one every day ever since. This week I am attempting to make a steak and mashed potato type dish using the ingredients usually found in mostly Indian dishes. Lentil Burgers with Samosa Stuffing Serves 4 Prep. Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: Ingredients: 1 cup...
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Lentil and Split Pea Puree Can be made vegetarian (remove bacon and replace chicken stock with veggie stock.) Serves: 4 Prep. Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, copped 2 TB tomato paste 1/2 cup each...
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Creamed Lentils with Garlic Croutons Serves 4 Prep. Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 4 cups water 1 1/2 cups small green lentils, rinsed 1 to 2 cups half and half 1 TB butter 3 slices bacon salt pepper Topping: 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 slices country white...
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Lentils and Rice Casserole ***This is great for leftover lentils and rice*** Total Prep and Cook Time (Including Cooking Lentils and rice): 1 hour 15 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 onion, diced 2 cups cooked green lentils 2 cups cooked rice 2 cups plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon...
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Pumpkin and Red Lentil Soup Vegan/Vegetarian Preparation Time: 15 minutes Total Cooking Time: 30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 TB olive oil 1 long red chili, seeded and chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and chopped 12 oz sweet potato, chopped 4 cups veggie stock 1/2 cup red lentils 1...
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Lentil Rissoles Vegan Prep Time: 20 minutes PLUS 40 minutes cooling Total Cooking Time: 45 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 TB oil 1 onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, crushed 2 ts ground cumin 1 ts ground coriander 1 carrot, diced 1 cup red lentils 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs 2/3 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2...
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