Appetizer for 1
Alawi Msabbaha
$10.27for 410 minServes 1
Soft potato blends with yogurt, garlic, lemon, mint, and warm clarified butter for a creamy savory dish.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Potatoes, 0.45 lb$0.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.43Typical price |
 | Yogurt, 4.25 oz$0.12/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.51Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, a little$0.70/oz typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.57 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Middle EasternVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetAppetizersSnacksBack to school
$2.57 per serving$10.27 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 sized potato
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt (optional)
- 1 tbsp clarified butter
- 2 tsp dried mint
- 1 tbsp pine nuts (optional)
- fresh mint leaves (optional)
- cumin powder (optional)
- paprika powder (optional)
Steps
- Pierce the potato and microwave it on high for 5 to 7 minutes, turning halfway, until soft.
- Scoop the hot potato into a bowl and mash it with the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
- Warm the clarified butter in a small skillet over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Stir the dried mint and pine nuts into the butter and cook for 1 minute.
- Spoon the butter mixture over the potato and sprinkle with fresh mint, cumin, or paprika if using.
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