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Spanish Rice - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1/4-1/2 c. vegetable oil	1 tablespoon	$3.00 per 48 fluid ounces	$0.03
1-2 c. long grain rice	1/4 cup	$4.19 per 80 ounces	$0.09
1/4-1/2 tsp salt	0.06 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1-2 tomatoes, diced	1/4 tomatoes	$1.99 per pound	$0.16
1/2-1 small onion, diced	1/8 onion	$0.79 per pound	$0.02
3-6 cloves garlic, chopped	3/4 garlic cloves	$4.00 per pound	$0.02
1-2 tsp cumin	1/4 teaspoon	$1.69 per 1 1/4 ounces	$0.03
2-4 tbsp tomato paste	1 1/2 teaspoons	$1.29 per 6 ounces	$0.06
2-4 c. water, boiled	1/2 cup	n/a
Total per Serving			$0.40
Total Recipe			$2.42