Dinner for 2

Quinoa Black Bean Chili

Name: Quinoa Black Bean Chili
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp rapeseed oil; 1 onion sliced; 2 cloves garlic chopped; 1 green pepper chopped; 3/4 tsp smoked paprika; 3/4 tsp chilli powder; 2 tsp cumin; 2 tsp coriander; 400 g can chopped tomatoes; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder; 80 g quinoa rinsed under cold water; 400 g can black beans drained and rinsed; generous handful of coriander chopped; 2 tbsp bio yogurt or coconut yogurt (optional); 1 small avocado stoned

$12.45for 455 minServes 2

Quinoa and black beans simmer with tomatoes, peppers, onion, and smoky spices for a hearty vegetarian chili.

Quinoa Black Bean Chili with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.40Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 14 oz$0.08/oz typical	14 oz	$1.13Typical price
	Broth, 0.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.02Typical price
	Canned beans, 14 oz$0.09/oz typical	14 oz	$1.27Typical price
	Shredded coconut, a little$0.30/oz typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.22

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 herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

55 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Dinners Game day Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$3.11 per serving$12.45 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion sliced
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 green pepper chopped
3/4 tsp smoked paprika
3/4 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp coriander
400 g can chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
80 g quinoa rinsed under cold water
400 g can black beans drained and rinsed
generous handful of coriander chopped
2 tbsp bio yogurt or coconut yogurt (optional)
1 small avocado stoned

Steps

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion and green pepper for 6 minutes.
Add the garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and coriander, and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, bouillon, quinoa, and water.
Bring the chili to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
Stir in the black beans and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Top with coriander, yogurt if using, and avocado before serving.

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