Chicken (or turkey) & lentil bolognese
Half mince, half lentils: the lentils stretch the meat and bump up the fibre.
27 gprotein per serve
$1.98protein ingredients per serve (cheapest mix)
$2.05per serve at Coles only
200kcal per serve from these ingredients
4serves · about 30 min
Protein ingredients (for 4)
500 g raw chicken or turkey mince (cheapest we track: Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Mince, Coles, $6.50)- 400 g drained tinned lentils (cheapest we track: New Season Lentils 420g, ALDI, $0.89)
Plan a shop for this recipeOpens the planner with chicken & turkey and beans & lentils picked, priced at today's shelves.
Plan a shop for this recipeAlso needs (not costed)
- 700 g jar passata
- 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves
- dried oregano
- pasta or zucchini noodles
Method
- Brown the mince with the onion and garlic.
- Add drained lentils, passata and oregano; simmer 15–20 minutes.
- Serve over pasta or zucchini noodles.
Cost per serve at each supermarket
| Store | Per serve | Protein | kcal | Products used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coles | $2.05 | 29 g | 228 | Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Mince; Coles Simply Lentils |
| Woolworths | $2.05 | 28 g | 314 | Ingham's Turkey Mince 500g; Woolworths Lentils 420g |
Not costed at ALDI: we don't track a matching product there yet.
Costs are each portion's share of the shelf price (cheapest matching product we track, per gram as eaten: drained weight for tins, edible portion for eggs), from prices checked 22 October 2026. Protein and kcal count only the costed protein ingredients, from each product's nutrition panel. Pantry items aren't included. General information, not a meal plan.