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Lentil Love: 5-Day Ghanaian Flavor Adventure

5-day slide meal plan · Protein: lentils

Days: 5
Protein: lentils
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Explore Ghanaian home cooking with this lentil-based 5-day meal plan featuring key flavors like ginger, onion, tomato, and palm oil.

Slide Chain Overview

  • Day 1: Ghanaian Lentil Stew

  • Day 2: Lentil Jollof Rice

  • Day 3: Lentil and Peanut Soup

  • Day 4: Fried Plantains with Lentil Stir-fry

  • Day 5: Coconut Lentil Curry

Table of Contents

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> Ghanaian Lentil Stew, Lentil Jollof Rice, Lentil and Peanut Soup, Fried Plantains with Lentil Stir-fry, Coconut Lentil Curry

Day 1: Ghanaian Lentil Stew

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Cook’s Notes:

Serve with rice or bread. Reserve a portion for tomorrow’s meal.

Day 2: Lentil Jollof Rice

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Cook’s Notes:

A classic Ghanaian dish with a lentil twist.

Day 3: Lentil and Peanut Soup

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Cook’s Notes:

Serve hot. Adjust spice with cayenne if desired.

Day 4: Fried Plantains with Lentil Stir-fry

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Cook’s Notes:

A satisfying combination of sweet and savory.

Day 5: Coconut Lentil Curry

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Cook’s Notes:

Serve with rice for a creamy finish.

Combined Shopping List

Totals for the whole plan. (Per-recipe amounts will auto-adjust via the servings switcher above.)

  • onions — 5 large

  • garlic — 5 cloves

  • ginger — 5 inches

  • tomatoes — 8 medium

  • palm oil — 1 cup

  • dried lentils — 3 cups

  • red bell pepper — 2 large

  • cabbage — 1 head

  • carrots — 4 medium

  • plantains — 5 large

  • coconut milk — 1 can

  • rice — 2 cups

  • peanut butter — 1 cup

  • vegetable broth — 4 cups

  • salt — to taste

  • black pepper — to taste

  • cumin — 2 tsp

  • paprika — 1 tsp

  • cayenne pepper — 1 tsp

  • thyme — 1 tsp

  • bay leaf — 3 leaves

  • lime — 1

  • cilantro — 1 bunch

Final Notes

Experiment with different vegetables or add tofu for extra protein. Adjust spices to your preference.

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