Side dishe for 5

Avocado Fries

Name: Avocado Fries
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 large avocados; 6 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp salt (optional); 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 large eggs; 1 1/3 cups panko bread crumbs; 2 cups vegetable oil; 3/4 cup whole milk greek yogurt; 2 1/2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 1/2 tsp honey; 1/4 tsp chipotle pepper (optional)

$7.48for 430 minServes 5

Crisp avocado wedges are coated with seasoned crumbs, fried until golden, and paired with a cool yogurt dipping sauce.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Avocados, 2.75$1.29 each typical	2.75	$3.65Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.33Typical price
	Sour cream, 6.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.89Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, a little$0.35/oz typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.35

Swaps

Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilHoney or maple syrup

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
5servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$1.87 per serving$7.48 for 4

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Ingredients

2 large avocados
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt (optional)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
1 1/3 cups panko bread crumbs
2 cups vegetable oil
3/4 cup whole milk greek yogurt
2 1/2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp chipotle pepper (optional)

Steps

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep 10-inch skillet to 350°F.
Mix flour, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
Beat the eggs in a second bowl and place panko in a third bowl.
Cut the avocados into wedges, then coat each wedge in flour, egg, and panko.
Fry the wedges in batches for two to three minutes, turning once, and drain them.
Stir yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, honey, and chipotle pepper in a small bowl.

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