Side dishe for 4
Mushrooms with Pesto Guacamole
$5.53for 422 minServes 4
Mushrooms and onions caramelize in a skillet, then pair with a blended kale, spinach, pine nut, and avocado topping.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onions, 0.25 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.32Typical price | |
| Butter, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price | |
| Kale, 1$2.49 each typical | 1 | $2.49Typical price | |
| Spinach, 1 oz$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price | |
| Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price | |
| Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price | |
| Nuts and seeds, 0.75 oz$0.70/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.59Typical price | |
| Avocados, 0.5$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.53 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
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- 22 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.38 per serving$5.53 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 large yellow onion
- 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups tightly packed kale
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 clove garlic
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 3 tbsp pine nuts
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 1/2 avocado
Steps
- Chop the mushrooms and onion, and mince the garlic.
- Blend the kale, spinach, garlic, lemon juice, pine nuts, one-fourth cup oil, avocado, salt, and pepper until coarse.
- Heat the butter and one tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the onion and mushrooms for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender.
- Top the hot mushrooms with the pesto guacamole and serve.
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