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Pecan Pilaf - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1/2 c. butter	1 tablespoon	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.12
1 c. minced pecans	2 tablespoons	$7.39 per 8 ounces	$0.44
1/2 c. minced onion	1 tablespoon	$0.79 per pound	$0.02
2 c. long grain rice	1/4 cup	$4.19 per 80 ounces	$0.09
2 cans canned chicken broth	1/4 can	$0.99 per 14 1/2 ounces	$0.27
2 c. water	1/4 cup	n/a
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)	0.06 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1/4 teaspoon dry thyme, crumbled	0.03 teaspoon	$1.97 per 2 ounces	$0.00
1/8 teaspoon freshly grnd pepper	0.02 teaspoon	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
3 tbsp. minced fresh parsley	1 1/8 teaspoons	$1.09 per cup	$0.03
Total per Serving			$0.97
Total Recipe			$7.75