Dinner for 5
Black Bean Taco Salad with tortilla chips
$12.43for 4160 minServes 5
Tender black beans and crunchy vegetables fill romaine with tortilla chips, avocado, and a tangy green salsa dressing.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Alfredo, 1.5 oz$0.18/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.29Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.42Typical price |
 | Red onions, 1.5 lb$1.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $2.23Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 6.5 oz$0.09/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.58Typical price |
 | Romaine and salad greens, 1$2.49 each typical | 1 | $2.49Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
 | Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
 | Tortilla chips, 12 oz$0.22/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.64Typical price |
 | Cabbage, 0.45 lb$0.79/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.35Typical price |
 | Radishes, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.84Typical price |
 | Kale, 0.5$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.54 | ||
Swaps
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperSugar and brown sugarOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 160 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianLunchesDinnersSummer
$3.11 per serving$12.43 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
- 3 tbsp prepared green salsa or homemade salsa verde
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 pinch sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red onion
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp chile powder
- 1 cup dried black beans
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1/4 bunch cilantro leaves
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 4 1/2 radishes
- 2 cups baby kale
- roasted (optional)
Steps
- Cover the dried black beans with water in a large pot, boil them for 2 minutes, then rest them covered for 60 minutes.
- Drain the beans, cover them with fresh water, and simmer for 60 to 75 minutes until tender.
- Cook the red onion, jalapeño, garlic, and chile powder in oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Stir the cooked beans into the skillet mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
- Whisk sour cream, green salsa, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Toss romaine, tomatoes, cabbage, baby kale, radishes, and red onion with the dressing, then top with beans, avocado, and tortilla chips.
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