Side dishe for 5
Avocado Caesar Green Beans
$3.35for 420 minServes 5
Tender green beans get coated with creamy avocado Caesar dressing and topped with crisp toasted panko crumbs.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Avocados, 0.5$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 4 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.56Typical price |
 | Green beans, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 0.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.75$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.19 | ||
Swaps
- Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishes
Typical price
$0.84 per serving$3.35 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 12 oz green beans
- parmesan for topping (optional)
Steps
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
- Boil the green beans for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender, then drain them.
- Toast the panko with olive oil and garlic powder in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Blend or mash the avocado, mayonnaise, water, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Toss the warm green beans with the dressing, then top with toasted panko and parmesan if using.
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