What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.11Typical price | |
| Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price | |
| Sour cream, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price | |
| Cabbage, 0.75 lb$0.79/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $0.61Typical price | |
| Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| White fish (tilapia, 1 lb$6.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $6.99Typical price | |
| Avocados, 0.25$1.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.32Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.90 | ||
Swaps
- Swap white fish (tilapia for salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
Typical price
$3.22 per serving$12.90 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 1/2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 limes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 1/2 cups shredded purple and green cabbage
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 lb cod or other white fish
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tsp each cumin and chili powder
- 3/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp each butter and olive oil
- avocado (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa, combine it with 2 cups water in a saucepan, and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Blend or finely chop the green onions, cilantro, garlic, salt, juice from one lime, sour cream, and water.
- Toss the cabbage with half of the cilantro-lime mixture and refrigerate it while the quinoa cooks.
- Mix the flour, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and salt, then coat the fish on all sides.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and cook the fish for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until it flakes easily or reaches 145 F.
- Divide the quinoa among bowls, top with cabbage and fish, and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
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