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lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Split peas are lower in calories and cook faster.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide a similar heat with less cost.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense and often more affordable.

Rinse lentils under cold water until clear.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chili; cook until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in coriander, cumin, and turmeric; stir to combine for 1 minute.

Add rinsed lentils and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Stir in chopped carrots and bell peppers; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Add spinach and lemon juice; stir until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt to taste before serving.

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