Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

One of my favorite meals

http://naturalchow.com/2014/09/slow-cooker-black-bean-and-lentil-soup/

½ lb. bag dry lentils $0.87
¼ lb. dry black beans $0.47
1 medium onion, finely diced $0.10
2 large carrots, chopped $0.34
1 can diced tomatoes $0.72
1 tsp minced garlic $0.04
1 tablespoon ground cumin $0.10
1½ teaspoons chili powder $0.03
½ teaspoon dried parsley $0.01
5 cups hot water
2 teaspoons salt $0.01
½ teaspoon black pepper $0.04

Subtotal $2.73

This serves 8, 1 1/2 cups each, so the cost for a single serving is $0.34.

Side dishes with a beverage

8 oz. 1% or fat free milk $0.18

2 slices bread $0.18
2 tbsp peanut butter $0.15
1/4 pickle sliced $0.07

1 banana $0.25

Total for soup, peanut butter and pickle sandwich, milk and a banana is $1.17 per serving