Dinner for 2

Quinoa Black Bean Bowls

Name: Quinoa Black Bean Bowls
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 lb sweet potato; 1 tbsp avocado oil; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp cayennne pepper; 1/2 cup dry quinoa; 3/4 cups water; 3/4 cup black beans; 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper; 1/2 cup corn; 1/2 cup chopped tomato; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 jalapeño; 2 1/2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 tsp chili powder; 1/8 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp cumin; 1/8 tsp salt

$7.92for 440 minServes 2

Roasted spiced sweet potatoes top quinoa with black beans, vegetables, and a bright lime dressing.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Sweet potatoes, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Quinoa, 3 oz$0.20/oz typical	3 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Canned beans, 5 oz$0.09/oz typical	5 oz	$0.44Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Corn kernels, 2.5 oz$0.09/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.22Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.2 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.40Typical price
	Onions, a little$1.29/lb typical	a little	$0.10Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.96

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

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Dinners

Typical price

$1.98 per serving$7.92 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 lb sweet potato
1 tbsp avocado oil
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayennne pepper
1/2 cup dry quinoa
3/4 cups water
3/4 cup black beans
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 jalapeño
2 1/2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp salt

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and cut the sweet potato into small cubes.
Toss the sweet potato with 1 tablespoon avocado oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Roast the sweet potato on a baking sheet for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
Simmer quinoa with water in a covered saucepan for 15 minutes, then let it stand for 5 minutes.
Stir black beans, bell pepper, corn, tomato, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro together in a bowl.
Whisk the remaining avocado oil with lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
Divide the quinoa between bowls, add the vegetables and sweet potatoes, and drizzle with the dressing.

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