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Red Lentil Stew
8 servings · 314g/servingOriginal recipe ↗
Ingredients
- Canola oil50g
- Yellow Onion110g≈ 1 medium
- Garlic15g≈ 1.75 × 3 cloves
- Chili Powder3g≈ 1.25 × 1 teaspoon
- Water1896g≈ 8 × 1 cup
- Lentils, dry384g≈ 2 × cup
- Tomato Paste32g≈ 2 × 1 tablespoon
- Salt18g≈ 1 tablespoon
Estimated Cost
- Canola oil (50g)—
- Yellow Onion (110g)$0.29
- Garlic (15g)$0.25
- Chili Powder (3g)$0.08
- Water (1896g)—
- Lentils, dry (384g)—
- Tomato Paste (32g)$0.19
- Salt (18g)$0.03
Total (8 servings)$0.83(~$0.10/serving)
* Cost estimate based on 5 of 8 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated October 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- 3
3. Stir in the minced garlic and berbere spice blend. Cook for 1 minute.
- 4
4. Add the water, lentils, tomato paste, and salt to the pot.
- 5
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- 6
6. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
- 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.