Dinner for 6

Spiced Black Beans

Name: Spiced Black Beans
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 3 cans (16 oz) black beans; 4 slices bacon; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 small onion; 1/2 small red bell pepper; 3 jalapenos or 3 serrano peppers; 1 stalk celery; 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp cajun seasoning; 1/2 tsp curry powder; 1/2 cup fresh brewed coffee; 1/2 lime; 2 tsp dark rum; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

$9.23for 440 minServes 6

Black beans simmer with bacon, vegetables, coffee, peppers, and warm spices for a smoky, hearty side or main dish.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned beans, 48 oz$0.09/oz typical	48 oz	$4.32Typical price
	Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical	0.25	$1.30Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.19Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.35Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 3$0.60 each typical	3	$1.80Typical price
	Celery, a little$2.29 each typical	a little	$0.22Typical price
	Coffee and tea, 4 oz$0.80/oz typical	4 oz	$3.20Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.84

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

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Cajun and Creole Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.31 per serving$9.23 for 4

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Ingredients

3 cans (16 oz) black beans
4 slices bacon
4 cloves garlic
1/2 small onion
1/2 small red bell pepper
3 jalapenos or 3 serrano peppers
1 stalk celery
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 cup fresh brewed coffee
1/2 lime
2 tsp dark rum
salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps

Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes, then remove and chop it.
Cook the onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, celery, and garlic in the bacon fat for 5 minutes.
Stir in the Cajun seasoning, curry powder, and bay leaf for 1 minute.
Add the beans, coffee, chopped bacon, and 1 cup water, then bring the pot to a simmer.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, and stir in the lime juice, rum, and cilantro.

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