Appetizer for 16
Lentil Cowboy Caviar
Lentils, beans, vegetables, and herbs are tossed with lime, vinegar, oil, and cumin for a chunky dip.
$2.34for 4 servings
$0.59 per serving$2.34 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: peasandcrayons.com
- 18 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.62Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.46Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Corn on the cob$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.38Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.65Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.56Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.37 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced roma tomatoes
- 1 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 can (15 oz) lentils
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 limes
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- tortilla chips for dipping
- additional cilantro and limes to garnish (optional)
Steps
- Drain and rinse the black beans and lentils.
- Dice the bell pepper and jalapeño, removing the seeds if desired.
- Whisk the lime juice, avocado oil, vinegar, cumin, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, onion, peppers, corn, beans, lentils, and cilantro.
- Stir gently and let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.
- Serve with tortilla chips and extra lime or cilantro if desired.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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