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Lentils with Rice - Recipe Cost

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Lentils:

29 oz. can crushed or tomato puree

For the Rice:

Topping for the Lentils:

For the eggs:

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
16 oz. package of frozen creamed spinach	4 oz	$1.79 per 10 ounces	$0.72
1 ½ cups diced carrots	1/3 cup	$1.49 per pound	$0.16
16 oz. dried lentils	4 oz	$1.49 per 16 ounces	$0.37
5 cloves garlic – chopped	1 1/4 garlic cloves	$4.00 per pound	$0.03
3 - 4 cups water (as needed)	3/4 cup	n/a
1 tsp. salt	1/4 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.01
1 tsp. black pepper	1/4 teaspoon	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.01
1 tsp. dried oregano	1/4 teaspoon	$3.89 per 3/4 ounces	$0.05
½ tsp. cinnamon	1/8 teaspoon	$2.99 per 4 ounces	$0.01
1 bay leaf	1/4 bay leaf	$3.59 per 2 ounces	$0.06
2 tablespoons olive oil	1 1/2 teaspoons	$5.99 per 16 fluid ounces	$0.09
2 cups uncooked rice	1/2 cup	$4.19 per 80 ounces	$0.17
¼ tsp. turmeric	0.06 teaspoon	$6.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1 red onion – sliced	1/4 onion	$0.99 per pound	$0.18
½ cup Italian parsley – chopped	2 tablespoons	$1.09 per cup	$0.14
3 cloves garlic – chopped	3/4 garlic cloves	$4.00 per pound	$0.02
¼ tsp. salt	0.06 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
¼ tsp. sugar	0.06 teaspoon	$1.44 per pound	$0.00
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes	0.06 teaspoon	$3.29 per pound	$0.00
1 tablespoon olive oil	3/4 teaspoon	$5.99 per 16 fluid ounces	$0.05
2 eggs – beaten with a splash of milk	1/2 eggs	$2.53 per 12 items	$0.11
1 tsp. olive oil	1/4 teaspoon	$5.99 per 16 fluid ounces	$0.02
Total per Serving			$2.19
Total Recipe			$8.77