Dinner for 2
Quinoa Black Bean Bowls
Roasted spiced sweet potatoes top quinoa with black beans, vegetables, and a bright lime dressing.
$7.92for 4 servings
$1.98 per serving$7.92 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
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.96 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb sweet potato
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayennne pepper
- 1/2 cup dry quinoa
- 3/4 cups water
- 3/4 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 1/2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and cut the sweet potato into small cubes.
- Toss the sweet potato with 1 tablespoon avocado oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Roast the sweet potato on a baking sheet for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
- Simmer quinoa with water in a covered saucepan for 15 minutes, then let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Stir black beans, bell pepper, corn, tomato, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro together in a bowl.
- Whisk the remaining avocado oil with lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
- Divide the quinoa between bowls, add the vegetables and sweet potatoes, and drizzle with the dressing.
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
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