Organic Doesn’t Mean Expensive!
By Molly Blakemore
One myth about organic food is that it is too expensive. Given that organic food contains less water and 25-50% more nutrients, gram for gram, organic food is often cheaper than chemical food and chatarra, or junk food. It’s possible to be frugal and still support local organic farms. Here is a recipe for a three-course, gourmet, organic meal for a family of four for about $60 pesos per person. All ingredients can be found at the Via Organica tienda at Margarito Ledesma #2 Col. Guadalupe.
Vegetarian Green Enchiladas
Serves 4
3 Enchiladas per person
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Grand Total: $122p
Directions
Green Bean Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
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Grand Total: $63p
Directions
Optional Additions
Preparing a kilo of beans lentils and cannelloni and freezing them for later use is a cheap, quick and healthy way to add protein and fiber to a meal.
Sweet Potato Soup
Serves 4
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Grand Total: $53p