Dinner for 4
Black Bean Tacos
Warm black beans fill corn tortillas with salsa and a creamy avocado, cilantro, and lime topping.
$9.13for 4 servings
$2.28 per serving$9.13 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: cookingclassy.com
- 14 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.61Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.81Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.01Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.13 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) black beans
- 1 cup store-bought refrigerated tomato salsa
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice (optional)
- 1 clove garlic
- 8 yellow corn tortillas
- shredded romaine lettuce
Steps
- Blend the avocado, yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic until smooth.
- Combine the drained beans, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan.
- Cook the bean mixture over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side.
- Fill the tortillas with beans and lettuce, then add the avocado crema.
Swaps
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less 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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