Dinner for 3

Black Bean Sweet Potato Salad

Name: Black Bean Sweet Potato Salad
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 15 oz can black beans; 1/2 cup corn; 1 1/2 cup cubed sweet potato; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 jalapeno or 1/4 bell pepper finely chopped; salt and cumin to taste (optional); 1 generous dash of black pepper; 1 bunch parsley; 1/4 cup basil (optional); 7 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 lime; 1 tsp vinegar; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp onion (optional)

$8.90for 425 minServes 3

Combine tender sweet potato, black beans, corn, onion, and pepper with a bright parsley chimichurri dressing.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Corn kernels, 2.5 oz$0.09/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.22Typical price
	Sweet potatoes, 0.45 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.61Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.21Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 1$1.49 each typical	1	$1.58Typical price
	Garlic, 0.75$0.75 each typical	0.75	$0.52Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.67

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
3servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.22 per serving$8.90 for 4

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Ingredients

15 oz can black beans
1/2 cup corn
1 1/2 cup cubed sweet potato
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno or 1/4 bell pepper finely chopped
salt and cumin to taste (optional)
1 generous dash of black pepper
1 bunch parsley
1/4 cup basil (optional)
7 cloves garlic
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lime
1 tsp vinegar
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion (optional)

Steps

Microwave the sweet potato cubes with 2 tablespoons water in a covered microwave-safe bowl for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender.
Drain the black beans and combine them with the cooked sweet potato, corn, onion, and jalapeno or bell pepper.
Pulse the parsley, basil, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and cumin into a chunky dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
Rest the salad for 5 minutes before serving.

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