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Meatless Chow Mein - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1/2 c. butter	2 tablespoons	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.25
2 lg. green peppers, cut in long strips	1/2 peppers	$2.19 per pound	$0.40
1 med. onion, minced	1/4 onion	$0.79 per pound	$0.05
2 c. minced celery	1/2 cup	$1.99 per pound	$0.22
1 teaspoon salt	1/4 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.01
Dash of pepper	1/4 pinch	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1 1/4 c. warm water	1/4 cup	n/a
1 can bean sprouts	1/4 can	$1.69 per 8 ounces	$0.79
1 sm. can of mushrooms	1/4 can	$1.45 per 4 ounces	$0.42
Total per Serving			$2.14
Total Recipe			$8.56