Dinner for 4
Black Bean Tacos
$9.39for 414 minServes 4
Warm black beans fill corn tortillas with salsa and a creamy avocado, cilantro, and lime topping.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned beans, 29 oz$0.09/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.61Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.81Typical price |
 | Avocados, 0.5$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
 | Sour cream, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
 | Juice, 0.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.01Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Tortillas, 8$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
 | Romaine and salad greens, 0.5$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.39 | ||
Swaps
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 14 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
$2.35 per serving$9.39 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) black beans
- 1 cup store-bought refrigerated tomato salsa
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice (optional)
- 1 clove garlic
- 8 yellow corn tortillas
- shredded romaine lettuce
Steps
- Blend the avocado, yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic until smooth.
- Combine the drained beans, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan.
- Cook the bean mixture over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side.
- Fill the tortillas with beans and lettuce, then add the avocado crema.
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