Dinner for 4

Baja Grain Bowl

Name: Baja Grain Bowl
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice; 1 cup cooked tri color quinoa; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp each cumin; cayenne pepper to taste (optional); salt and black pepper; 1 can (14 1/2 oz) black beans; 1 1/4 cups corn; 1 red bell pepper; 1 avocado; 1/2 cup chopped chopped red onion; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 garlic clove; 1 tsp honey; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro

$9.84for 455 minServes 4

Brown rice and quinoa pair with roasted sweet potatoes, beans, corn, avocado, and a lime dressing.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Wild, 13 oz$0.15/oz typical	13 oz	$1.95Typical price
	Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical	6 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.30Typical price
	Corn kernels, 6.25 oz$0.09/oz typical	6.25 oz	$0.56Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Red onions, 0.15 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.23Typical price
	Juice, 1.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.05Typical price
	Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical	1	$0.75Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.84

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less 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)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperHoney or maple syrup

Not included in the cost.

55 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mexican Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.46 per serving$9.84 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup cooked tri color quinoa
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp each cumin
cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
salt and black pepper
1 can (14 1/2 oz) black beans
1 1/4 cups corn
1 red bell pepper
1 avocado
1/2 cup chopped chopped red onion
1/3 cup olive oil
2 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove
1 tsp honey
1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes.
Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25 to 30 minutes.
Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, cilantro, salt, and pepper into a dressing.
Combine the rice, quinoa, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and red onion in a large bowl.
Fold in the roasted sweet potatoes and avocado, then toss with the lime dressing.

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with canned beans on sale.