Dinner for 4

Buckwheat Mushroom Croquettes

Name: Buckwheat Mushroom Croquettes
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 cup buckwheat groats un-cooked; 1/2 lb white button mushrooms; 1 onion; 1 carrot; 2 large eggs; 1 tbsp semolina flour; salt and pepper to taste (optional); 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs; light olive oil to sauté

$6.21for 435 minServes 4

Cooked buckwheat, mushrooms, vegetables, eggs, and breadcrumbs form crisp pan-fried croquettes with a tender center.

Photo: natashaskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical	6 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Mushrooms, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 3 oz$0.14/oz typical	3 oz	$0.42Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.21

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings (the source says 13, which counts pieces)
$typical cost tier

Eastern European Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.55 per serving$6.21 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup buckwheat groats un-cooked
1/2 lb white button mushrooms
1 onion
1 carrot
2 large eggs
1 tbsp semolina flour
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
light olive oil to sauté

Steps

Boil the buckwheat in salted water for 15 minutes, then drain well.
Cook the onion, carrot, and mushrooms in oil over medium heat for 8 minutes.
Mix the buckwheat, vegetables, eggs, semolina, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs in a bowl.
Shape the mixture into 13 small croquettes.
Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Fry the croquettes for 6 minutes per side until browned and the eggs are firm.

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