Dinner for 7

Chickpea Walnut Taco Filling

Name: Chickpea Walnut Taco Filling
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion; 1 bell pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 8 oz mushrooms; 2 small tomatoes; 1 cup walnuts; 2 cans (13 1/2 oz) chickpeas; 2 tbsp mild chili powder; 4 tsp cumin; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper (optional)

$7.21for 435 minServes 7

Chickpeas, walnuts, mushrooms, and vegetables cook with Mexican spices into a hearty filling for taco-style meals.

Photo: hummusapien.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Mushrooms, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.45 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 4.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	4.5 oz	$3.15Typical price
	Canned beans, 27 oz$0.09/oz typical	27 oz	$2.43Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.61

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

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
7servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Family Dinners Spring

Typical price

$1.80 per serving$7.21 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion
1 bell pepper
3 cloves garlic
8 oz mushrooms
2 small tomatoes
1 cup walnuts
2 cans (13 1/2 oz) chickpeas
2 tbsp mild chili powder
4 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Steps

Toast the walnuts in a large dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, then chop them.
Heat the oil in the skillet and cook the onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 7 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and cook for 8 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
Stir in the chickpeas, walnuts, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, and 1 cup water.
Simmer the filling for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and hot.

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