Side dishe for 3
Locro de Papa
$8.87for 440 minServes 3
Potatoes simmer with onion, garlic, spices, and milk until creamy, then finish with queso fresco, cilantro, and avocado.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 2 lb$0.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $1.98Typical price |
 | Milk, 2.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.09Typical price |
 | Blue cheese, 2.5 oz$0.80/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $2.00Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.65 | ||
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
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Latin AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishes
$2.22 per serving$8.87 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp annatto
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 2 lb floury potatoes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup queso fresco
- chopped fresh cilantro
- crumbled queso fresco
- 1 avocado
- hot sauce
Steps
- Heat the oil in a 4-quart pot over medium heat and cook the chopped onion for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, annatto, and cumin and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the peeled, cubed potatoes, milk, salt, pepper, and enough water to cover, then bring the pot to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender.
- Mash some potatoes against the side of the pot, stir in the queso fresco, and cook uncovered for 3 minutes.
- Top the soup with cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, avocado, and hot sauce.
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