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Cheap Easy Vegetarian Dinners

1. Lentil and Vegetable Curry

Lentil and vegetable curry is a nutritious and budget-friendly dinner option. This recipe serves four and takes around 40 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers, etc.)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice or naan bread for serving

Instructions:

  1. Cook the lentils according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  4. Add the curry powder, cumin, and turmeric, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the mixed vegetables and cooked lentils, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Cover the pot and let the curry simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  8. Serve the lentil and vegetable curry over cooked rice or with naan bread.

Nutrition:

Calories: 320
Protein: 12g
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 40g

2. Chickpea Salad Wraps

Chickpea salad wraps are a quick and tasty dinner option that can be customized with your favorite vegetables and seasonings. This recipe serves two and takes around 15 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large lettuce leaves
  • Whole wheat wraps or tortillas

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until partially mashed.
  2. Add the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, diced red onion, diced cucumber, and diced bell pepper to the bowl.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well to combine.
  4. Place a lettuce leaf on each wrap or tortilla.
  5. Spoon the chickpea salad onto the lettuce leaves.
  6. Roll up the wraps tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
  7. Cut the wraps in half and serve.

Nutrition:

Calories: 280
Protein: 13g
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 40g


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