The name says it all–we make and serve healthy, sustainable meals to our community with the suggested donation of $1. Welcome to the InstantPot Empire.
Dollar Lunch Club is based in San Diego, CA.
Eat with us
We post our weekly schedule of on-campus meals on our instagram @dollar_lunch_club. You can also join our google mailing list for weekly schedules and updates.
Volunteer with us
Dollar Lunch Club collaborates with members of the Che Cafe Collective to prepare meals to distribute to refugees seekers and our houseless neighbors every weekend–new volunteers are always welcome. Sign up to volunteer with us at the Che Cafe. Be sure to check out the Che Cafe free community meals every Monday night at 6PM, open to all.
recent recipes
Red pasta (miso and gochujang)
Sweet, spicy, and salty pasta sauce made with gochujang and miso paste. It’s a dollar lunch club crowd favorite that we just call “red pasta.” Everyone loves it! Make sure to check whether your gochujang is gluten free if accommodating allergies.
Moroccan-inspired butternut squash stew
Butternut squash and chickpeas stewed with tomatoes and warm spices. We served it with garden chives, lemon juice, and naan (and leftover bread). Squash and chives fresh from a friend’s garden.
Lentil rice with dates and fresh herbs
Lentils and rice steamed with warm spices, layered with caramelized onions, garlic, and chopped dates, topped with fresh herbs. This dish is inspired by Persian adas polo. We served it with fresh hummus and lemon juice.
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Check out our instagram page to stay up to date with our meals and projects in real-time.
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