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Spanish Barley - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
3/4 c. pearled barley	3 tablespoons	$1.49 per 16 ounces	$0.12
5 c. water	1 1/4 cups	n/a
1/2 stick butter (or possibly 3 slices bacon, cut in pcs if not Lent)	1/8 stick	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.12
2 sm. onions, diced	1/2 onions	$0.79 per pound	$0.06
1 sm. green pepper, minced	1/4 pepper	$2.19 per pound	$0.09
2 c. tomatoes	1/2 cup	$1.99 per pound	$0.33
1/2 teaspoon salt	1/8 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1/4 teaspoon pepper	0.06 teaspoon	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1/4 teaspoon paprika	0.06 teaspoon	$1.79 per ounce	$0.01
Total per Serving			$0.74
Total Recipe			$2.96