Dinner for 4
Roasted Veggie Rice Bowls
These bowls combine cumin-roasted vegetables, yellow rice, crisp lettuce, chickpeas, pico de gallo, and a bright homemade tomato topping.
$7.62for 4 servings
$1.90 per serving$7.62 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
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.52Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.75Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.81Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.62 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Hot sauceOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked yellow rice
- 1 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 jalapeño
- hot sauce
- sriracha ranch (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup finely diced roma tomatoes
- 1/2 cup finely diced white onion
- 1 small jalapeño (optional)
- 1/2 lime
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 3/8 tsp salt (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment.
- Cook the yellow rice with 2 cups water in a covered saucepan over medium-low heat for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Toss the chickpeas, sliced bell peppers, jalapeño, avocado oil, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper on the baking sheet, then roast for 20 minutes.
- Mix the diced tomatoes, onion, small jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Divide the rice, romaine, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, pico de gallo, and tomato mixture among four bowls, then add hot sauce or sriracha ranch.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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