Dinner for 2
Quinoa Black Bean Chili
Quinoa and black beans simmer with tomatoes, peppers, onion, and smoky spices for a hearty vegetarian chili.
$12.45for 4 servings
$3.11 per serving$12.45 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: bbcgoodfood.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.40Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.27Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.22 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 3/4 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 400 g can chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
- 80 g quinoa rinsed under cold water
- 400 g can black beans drained and rinsed
- generous handful of coriander chopped
- 2 tbsp bio yogurt or coconut yogurt (optional)
- 1 small avocado stoned
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion and green pepper for 6 minutes.
- Add the garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and coriander, and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, bouillon, quinoa, and water.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
- Stir in the black beans and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Top with coriander, yogurt if using, and avocado before serving.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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