Dinner for 4
Buckwheat Mushroom Croquettes
$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, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.42Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.21 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
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
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings (the source says 13, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
Eastern EuropeanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
$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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