Dinner for 4
Black Bean Pipián Enchiladas
Black beans fill corn tortillas, which bake under a nutty pumpkin-seed sauce made with tomatillos, herbs, and broth.
$13.54for 4 servings
$3.38 per serving$13.54 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.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
- 90 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Tomatillos$2.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.25Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.97Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 12 | $3.60Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.54 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 white onion
- 1/2 lb tomatillos
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup raw peanuts
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 cans (15 oz) black beans
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil (optional)
- 12 corn tortillas
- ripe avocado
Steps
- Toast the pumpkin seeds, peanuts, and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Cook the chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeño in 2 tablespoons sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Add the tomatillos, cilantro, broth, cumin, oregano, and salt, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the cooked mixture with the toasted seeds and nuts until smooth, then return it to the skillet and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Warm the black beans in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes, then fill the tortillas and roll them.
- Spread some sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, arrange the enchiladas inside, cover with remaining sauce, and bake at 350 F for 20 minutes before topping with avocado.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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