One-pot WEEKNIGHT meals | batch-friendly!

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Sweet paprika offers a milder flavor without the smokiness.

green lentils

🥗Healthier: brown lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Brown lentils are similar in texture and cheaper than green lentils.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can provide a fresher taste, while frozen are often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used with seasonings to create a budget-friendly alternative.

Finely chop 2 medium onions.

Heat olive oil in a sauté pan.

Add chopped onions and some salt; stir to help them sweat and caramelize for about 15 minutes.

Mince garlic and chop kale (or spinach). Rinse basmati rice and set aside.

Once onions are golden, add tomato paste, minced garlic, smoked sweet paprika, and ground cumin; cook for another minute, stirring throughout.

Add veggie stock, chopped kale, cooked brown lentils, rinsed rice, and a splash of dark soy sauce; let simmer gently for about 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.

When the rice is fully cooked and tender, ladle the stew into bowls.

Top with a dollop of vegan aioli and optionally garnish with fresh dill.

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