Lunche for 7

Mexican Quinoa Bean Salad

Name: Mexican Quinoa Bean Salad
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups quinoa; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup fresh corn kernels; 4 scallions; 2 tsp honey; 1 cans (15 oz) black beans; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 bell pepper; 1 large ripe avocado; 1 cup crumbled queso fresco; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 bunch cilantro (optional); 1 clove garlic

$7.79for 445 minServes 7

Cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, vegetables, avocado, and cheese are tossed with lime, spices, and olive oil.

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Quinoa, 12 oz$0.20/oz typical	12 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Corn kernels, 5 oz$0.09/oz typical	5 oz	$0.45Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.68Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical	5.25 oz	$1.59Typical 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
	Blue cheese, 4 oz$0.80/oz typical	4 oz	$3.20Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical	0.5	$0.74Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.64

Swaps

Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperHoney or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
7servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Budget Lunches Side dishes No-cook Summer

Typical price

$1.95 per serving$7.79 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cups quinoa
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh corn kernels
4 scallions
2 tsp honey
1 cans (15 oz) black beans
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 bell pepper
1 large ripe avocado
1 cup crumbled queso fresco
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 bunch cilantro (optional)
1 clove garlic

Steps

Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl.
Dice the bell pepper, scallions, avocado, and cilantro.
Add the quinoa, corn, black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, scallions, avocado, queso fresco, and cilantro.
Toss gently until the dressing coats the salad.
Chill the salad for 20 minutes before serving.

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