Dinner for 4

Southwestern Sheet Pan Dinner

Name: Southwestern Sheet Pan Dinner
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 sweet potato; 1 small zucchini; 1/2 cup grape tomatoes; 1 red bell pepper; 1/2 onion; 1 can (15 oz) black beans; 1/2 cup corn; 1 jalapeño; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 2 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; freshly ground black pepper; chopped cilantro (optional); 2 ripe avocados; 1 small jalapeño; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 3/7 cup water; 1/2 tsp garlic power; 1/4 tsp salt (optional)

$10.33for 440 minServes 4

Sweet potatoes and vegetables roast with black beans, then pair with a creamy avocado, lime, and jalapeño sauce.

Photo: hummusapien.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Sweet potatoes, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.4 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.67Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 2.75 oz$0.30/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.79Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Corn kernels, 2.5 oz$0.09/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.22Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.24Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Avocados, 2$1.29 each typical	2	$2.58Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.33

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)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Dinners Sheet pan

Typical price

$2.58 per serving$10.33 for 4

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Ingredients

1 sweet potato
1 small zucchini
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
1 red bell pepper
1/2 onion
1 can (15 oz) black beans
1/2 cup corn
1 jalapeño
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp avocado oil
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
freshly ground black pepper
chopped cilantro (optional)
2 ripe avocados
1 small jalapeño
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
3/7 cup water
1/2 tsp garlic power
1/4 tsp salt (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large sheet pan with oil.
Cut the sweet potato, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, jalapeños, and tomatoes into bite-size pieces.
Toss the vegetables with oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Roast the vegetables on the sheet pan for 25 minutes.
Stir in the drained black beans and corn, then roast for 10 minutes more.
Blend the avocados, lime juice, water, garlic powder, salt, and one roasted jalapeño until smooth.
Spoon the avocado sauce over the roasted vegetables and sprinkle with cilantro.

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