Dinner for 4
Chickpea Piccata Cauliflower Mash
Simmer chickpeas in a lemony butter sauce and serve them over creamy cauliflower mashed with milk and parmesan.
$9.95for 4 servings
$2.49 per serving$9.95 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.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinnersSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 19 oz | $1.71Typical price |
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Cauliflower$3.29 each typical | 1 | $3.29Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.95 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 can (19 oz) cooked chickpeas
- 2 tbsp brined capers (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
- kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 head cauliflower
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- optional garnishes: lemon slices
Steps
- Steam cauliflower in a covered pot with water for 10 to 12 minutes until very tender.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook shallot and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in flour, then add wine and stock and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Blend cauliflower with milk, parmesan, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir chickpeas, capers, lemon juice, and remaining butter into the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the chickpea piccata over the cauliflower mash and sprinkle with parsley.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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