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Curried Lentils - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 med. onion, minced	1/2 onion	$0.79 per pound	$0.10
1 carrot, minced	1/2 carrot	$1.49 per pound	$0.10
1 stalk celery, minced	1/2 stalk	$1.99 per pound	$0.09
1 apple, minced	1/2 apple	$1.46 per pound	$0.29
1 clove garlic, chopped	1/2 garlic cloves	$4.00 per pound	$0.01
1/2 c. cooked lentils	1/4 cup	$1.49 per 16 ounces	$0.16
2 c. water	1 cup	n/a
1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry	3/8 teaspoon	$3.49 per 6 ounces	$0.02
Dash of fennel seed	1/2 pinch	$2.10 per 1 1/4 ounces	$0.01
Total per Serving			$0.78
Total Recipe			$1.55