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Lentil pita pockets
Tender lentils with cumin, tomatoes, and a cool yogurt finish.
40 minServes 2
~$2.18 per serving
What goes in
- Brown lentils, dry¾ cup~$0.85
- Whole-wheat pita2 large~$1.20
- Tomatoes2 medium~$1.40
- Plain yogurt⅓ cup~$0.50
- Lemon½~$0.30
- Ground cumin and salt½ tsp cumin, ¼ tsp salt~$0.10
Whole recipe estimate$4.35
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Let’s make it
- 1
Rinse lentils and simmer in a saucepan with plenty of water for 25–30 minutes, or until tender. Drain well.
- 2
Dice the tomatoes. Mix lentils with cumin, salt, and lemon juice.
- 3
Halve the pitas and fill with lentils, tomatoes, and yogurt. Serve two halves per person.
Original recipe and planning estimates by NeighborhoodHub. Cooking times are estimates; this recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested.