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Side dishe for 12

Cuban Black Beans

$2.23for 435 minServes 12

Canned black beans simmer with peppers, scallions, garlic, and spices for a rich, fragrant side dish.

Cuban Black Beans with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical0.3 lb$0.39Typical price
Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical0.5$0.68Typical price
Bell peppers, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical0.15 lb$0.39Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.34Typical price
Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical30 oz$2.70Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.12Typical price
Total for the servings shown$6.68

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

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

  • 35 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 12servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.56 per serving$2.23 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 olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 whole scallions
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper
  • 4 1/2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp each: dried oregano and ground coriander
  • 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cans (15 oz) black beans
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 2 small dried bay leaves
  • 2 1/2 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • to taste salt & pepper (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook the onion, scallions, jalapeno, and green pepper for 6 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander, and smoked paprika for 1 minute.
  4. Add the black beans, water, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the cilantro, vinegar, and brown sugar if using.

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