Dinner for 5

Iraqi Style Vegetable Latkes

Name: Iraqi Style Vegetable Latkes
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 russet potatoes; 1 large yellow onion; 2 eggs; 3 tbsp flour; 1/2 cup chopped scallions; 1 cup chopped parsley; 1 cup chopped spinach; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp allspice; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp salt; freshly ground black pepper (optional); vegetable oil (optional)

$3.68for 495 minServes 5

Potatoes, onion, greens, and warm spices form crisp pan-fried latkes that cook until browned on both sides.

Photo: immigrantstable.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 1.3 lb$0.99/lb typical	1.3 lb	$1.30Typical price
	Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.59Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical	0.5	$0.74Typical price
	Spinach, 1 oz$0.35/oz typical	1 oz	$0.35Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.60

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more 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 oil

Not included in the cost.

95 minstart to table
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5servings (the source says 7, which counts pieces)
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.92 per serving$3.68 for 4

City Store

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This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.

Ingredients

3 russet potatoes
1 large yellow onion
2 eggs
3 tbsp flour
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 cup chopped parsley
1 cup chopped spinach
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp salt
freshly ground black pepper (optional)
vegetable oil (optional)

Steps

Grate the potatoes and onion, squeeze out as much liquid as possible, and rest the mixture for 10 minutes.
Mix the potato mixture with the eggs, flour, scallions, parsley, spinach, turmeric, paprika, allspice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat 1/4 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Fry 1/4-cup portions for 4 minutes per side, working in batches until crisp and browned.
Transfer the latkes to a plate and rest them for 5 minutes before serving.

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