Dinner for 6
Corn Quinoa Pinto Bean Chowder
$5.25for 435 minServes 6
Quinoa, corn, beans, and vegetables simmer in seasoned water and nondairy milk for a thick, creamy chowder.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.45 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.51Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 0.4 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.67Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
 | Milk, 17 oz$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
 | Quinoa, 4.5 oz$0.20/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.90Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 4 oz$0.09/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.36Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.88 | ||
Swaps
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz 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 blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.31 per serving$5.25 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.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion
- 3 carrots
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 small zucchini
- 3 cups corn
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (optional)
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 cups unsweetened non dairy milk
- 3/4 cup quinoa
- 8 oz can pinto beans (optional)
- 1/2 lemon (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large 5-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, carrots, bell pepper, and zucchini for 6 minutes.
- Add the corn, garlic, cumin, thyme, and smoked paprika, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the quinoa, water or vegetable broth, nondairy milk, nutritional yeast, and salt.
- Bring the chowder to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the pinto beans and cook uncovered for 4 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice if using, then season with pepper.
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