Dinner for 4

Hodge Podge

Name: Hodge Podge
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb new potatoes; 1 lb carrots; 1 cup green beans; 1/2 cup peas; 1 tbsp dill; 1 tbsp chives; 3 cups milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

$6.66for 433 minServes 4

Potatoes, carrots, beans, and peas simmer in creamy milk with butter and herbs for a simple vegetable stew.

Photo: TheMealDB

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 1 lb$0.99/lb typical	1 lb	$0.99Typical price
	Carrots, 1 lb$1.09/lb typical	1 lb	$1.09Typical price
	Green beans, 0.25 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.62Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 2.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.25Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Milk, 26 oz$0.04/oz typical	26 oz	$1.02Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.66

Swaps

Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

33 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Gluten-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.67 per serving$6.66 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb new potatoes
1 lb carrots
1 cup green beans
1/2 cup peas
1 tbsp dill
1 tbsp chives
3 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps

Cut the potatoes and carrots into bite-size pieces and place them in a 4-quart pot.
Add the milk, salt, and pepper, then simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
Stir in the green beans and simmer for 8 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Add the peas, cream, butter, dill, and chives, then simmer for 5 minutes until hot and creamy.