Dinner for 6
Black Bean Quinoa Chili
$7.33for 440 minServes 6
This hearty chili simmers black beans, quinoa, peppers, tomatoes, and warm spices in a tomato-based broth.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 2.5 | $1.50Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.19Typical price |
 | Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price |
 | Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.12Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.44Typical price |
 | Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
 | Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.28Typical price |
 | Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.00 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.83 per serving$7.33 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.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 jalapeños
- 2 1/2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cans (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz plain tomato sauce
- 14 oz petite diced tomatoes add whole thing
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup uncooked quinoa
- sliced jalapeño peppers
- chopped fresh cilantro
- pico de gallo
- sour cream
- grated cheese
- corn chips
Steps
- Dice the onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, and garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat.
- Cook the onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, and quinoa.
- Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa is tender.
- Top the chili with sliced jalapenos, cilantro, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, or corn chips.
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