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Red Lentil Stew

8 servings · 314g/servingOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Canola oil50g
  • Yellow Onion110g1 medium
  • Garlic15g1.75 × 3 cloves
  • Chili Powder3g1.25 × 1 teaspoon
  • Water1896g8 × 1 cup
  • Lentils, dry384g2 × cup
  • Tomato Paste32g2 × 1 tablespoon
  • Salt18g1 tablespoon

Estimated Cost

  • Canola oil (50g)
  • Yellow Onion (110g)$0.24
  • Garlic (15g)$0.25
  • Chili Powder (3g)$0.08
  • Water (1896g)
  • Lentils, dry (384g)
  • Tomato Paste (32g)$0.19
  • Salt (18g)$0.02
Total (8 servings)$0.78(~$0.10/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 5 of 8 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.

  3. 3

    3. Stir in the minced garlic and berbere spice blend. Cook for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    4. Add the water, lentils, tomato paste, and salt to the pot.

  5. 5

    5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.

  6. 6

    6. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    7. Serve hot.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 8 servings · USDA data

Calories182
Protein12g
Carbs33g
Fat1g
Fiber6g
Sodium888mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.