Side dishe for 6
Black Beans and Rice
Cooked black beans and rice warm with onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, and bean broth in one skillet.
$1.69for 4 servings
$0.42 per serving$1.69 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: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.73Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $0.78Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.53 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
- 1/4 cup white onion
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1/4 cup black bean broth
- 1 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 tsp mexican oregano
- 1 pinch ground cumin (optional)
- salt to taste (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oil or lard in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the onion and garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the black beans, bean broth, oregano, cumin, and salt, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice and cook for 8 minutes until hot.
- Season with salt and pepper, then cook for 2 more minutes.
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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