Breakfast for 4

Potato Quinoa Waffles

Name: Potato Quinoa Waffles
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 potatoes; 1/4 cup quinoa; 1 hot green chili; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tsp minced ginger; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp cayenne; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/8 tsp baking soda; 3/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp oil plus more as needed for making the waffles (optional)

$2.29for 445 minServes 4

Potatoes and quinoa form crisp waffles seasoned with chili, ginger, cumin, coriander, cilantro, and onion.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes$0.99/lb typical	0.9 lb	$0.87Typical price
	Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical	1 oz	$0.35Typical price
	Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.13Typical price
	Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.29

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsBaking powder and sodaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

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

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Breakfasts Lunches

Typical price

$0.57 per serving$2.29 for 4

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Ingredients

2 potatoes
1/4 cup quinoa
1 hot green chili
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 tsp minced ginger
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/8 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp oil plus more as needed for making the waffles (optional)

Steps

Boil the potatoes in water for 15 minutes, drain them, and mash them until smooth.
Simmer the quinoa in 1/2 cup water for 15 minutes, then drain any excess water.
Mix the potatoes, quinoa, chili, onion, ginger, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, coriander, baking soda, and salt.
Preheat a waffle iron and brush it with oil.
Cook portions of the mixture for 5 to 7 minutes, until the waffles are firm and browned.