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lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is a cost-effective alternative.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock can be made with scraps, reducing waste.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar is a more affordable acid option.

Rinse lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, diced carrot, and potato; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add cumin, coriander, and black pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add lentils and reduce heat to a simmer; cook until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Season with salt to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in tomato paste and coriander leaves.

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