Lunche for 2
Spicy Black Bean Quesadillas
Black beans, tomato, onion, and avocado fill smoky wholemeal tortillas, which are folded and pan-cooked until warm and lightly crisp.
$12.39for 4 servings
$3.10 per serving$12.39 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
- 20 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.12Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.27Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.05Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.19 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 small red onion halved and thinly sliced
- 1 lime 1/2 juiced
- 1/2 tbsp rapeseed oil plus a drop
- 1 large garlic clove finely grated
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 400 g can black beans
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
- 2 large wholemeal tortillas
- 1 avocado peeled
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander plus a few sprigs to serve
Steps
- Toss the sliced onion with lime juice and let it stand for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin for 30 seconds.
- Add the beans, tomato, tomato purée, and bouillon, then cook and mash for 4 minutes.
- Spread the bean mixture over the tortillas and add avocado, coriander, and pickled onion.
- Cook the folded quesadillas in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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