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Cheap Healthy Dinner Recipes Under $2 That Taste Expensive


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Affordable and nutritious dinner recipes that are easy to prepare.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook brown rice in water according to package instructions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  4. Stir in bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Mix in black beans and cumin, cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

  • Use canned beans for convenience.
  • Adjust spices to your taste.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: cheap healthy dinner, budget meal, vegetarian recipe