Dinner for 6
Quinoa Chili
Cooked quinoa, beans, tomatoes, corn, and spices simmer together in a thick vegetable chili.
$10.54for 4 servings
$2.64 per serving$10.54 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: cookingclassy.com
- 48 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.02Typical price |
| Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 7 oz | $1.12Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 45 oz | $4.05Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $0.75Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.82 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (7 oz) diced green chiles
- 2 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 cans (15 oz) kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat.
- Cook the onion for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, cocoa, paprika, sugar, coriander, and cayenne.
- Simmer the chili uncovered over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, corn, and quinoa and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro and lime juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Top each portion with shredded cheddar cheese.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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