I’ll keep this intro short because let’s be honest, you’re here for the recipe, not my thoughts. When I first moved to my new city and started working, I wanted to be very careful about how I spent my money. I have also been trying to lose weight (shout out to being 15 pounds down from when I started my job!). So I knew I need cheap AND healthy meals! I came across this video on youtube and decided to try out this cheap lentil stew recipe. Y’all I make this practically every week! It’s so easy and I can make a big pot at the beginning of the week and not have to worry about cooking.
The total price per serving for this lentil stew is only 80 cents (assuming you already own all the spices- if you don’t have those staples in your kitchen yet, the first time making this might be a little more pricey). Let’s break down the cost per serving:
Potatoes: 22 cents
Garlic: 15 cents
Carrots: 18 cents
Lentils: 14 cents
Bullion Cube: 06 cents
Tomato Sauce/Paste: 04
Total Price per Serving: 79 cents a serving!
Have I convinced you that this recipe is cheap and healthy?! Well, let’s dive into the meat and potatoes of this recipe! Quick Disclaimer: I used my phone for these pictures so they are low quality!
