French Puy Lentil Stew
Estimated $2.49 recipe · $1.25 per serving (US / USD)
Earthy Puy lentils simmered with carrot, celery and thyme — rustic and filling.
The recipe
French Puy Lentil Stew
Earthy Puy lentils simmered with carrot, celery and thyme — rustic and filling.
Ingredients
- 180g Puy lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Estimated recipe cost
$2.49 for 2 servings · $1.25 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 180g Puy lentilsPlanning assumption · $1.92 / 454 g · Uses 180g | $0.76 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 2 carrots, dicedRetail benchmark · $2.26 / 907 g · Retail reference · Assumes 80 g per item | $0.40 |
| 2 celery sticks, dicedPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 450 g · Assumes 40 g per item | $0.36 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 2 sprigs thymePlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 1 g per item/portion | $0.07 |
| 1 tbsp tomato pastePlanning assumption · $1.00 / 170 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.09 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Fresh parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $2.49 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Soften onion, carrot, celery and garlic in oil for 7 min.
- Stir in tomato paste and thyme, then the rinsed lentils and 700ml water/stock.
- Simmer 25 min until the lentils are tender but hold their shape.
- Season well and finish with parsley.
Recipe notes
Puy lentils hold their bite, making this stew satisfyingly hearty.
Estimated nutrition per serving
410 kcal · 22g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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