Side dishe for 2
Seasoned Black Beans
These black beans simmer with onions, garlic, cumin, and salt until tender and warmly seasoned.
$4.15for 4 servings
$1.04 per serving$4.15 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.07 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cans (16 oz) black beans
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook the onions for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the garlic and cumin, then cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the black beans and salt, then simmer uncovered over low heat for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro and cook for 4 minutes.
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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