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Mexican Bean Stew - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 can Pinto beans,liquid removed, rinsed	1/6 can	$0.89 per 15 ounces	$0.16
2 Tbsp. ,Mexican Spice Mix (below)	1 teaspoon	$1.79 per ounce	$0.15
2 x Carrots, cut in 2" chunks	1/3 carrots	$1.49 per pound	$0.07
1/2 c. Zucchini,cut in 2" chunks	1 tablespoon	$1.99 per pound	$0.05
2 can Low sodium tomato sauce Mexican Spice Mix	1/3 can	$1.85 per 15 fluid ounces	$0.62
5 tsp Cumin	5/6 teaspoon	$1.69 per 1 1/4 ounces	$0.08
5 tsp Chili pwdr	5/6 teaspoon	$5.29 per 2 1/2 ounces	$0.16
2 1/2 tsp Black pepper	3/8 teaspoon	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.02
5 Tbsp. Chopped onions, dry	2 1/2 teaspoons	$0.79 per pound	$0.01
5 Tbsp. Chopped garlic, dry	2 1/2 teaspoons	$4.00 per pound	$0.06
2 1/2 tsp Salt	3/8 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.02
Total per Serving			$1.38
Total Recipe			$8.31