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Lunch lunch dinner vegetarian budget high-protein

Bean and Rice Bowl

Total Cost
$2.50
Servings
4
Cost/Serving
$0.63
Meal Type
Lunch

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: salsa, sour cream, lime

Instructions

  1. Cook rice: combine rice and water in a pot. Bring to boil.
  2. Reduce to lowest heat, cover, and cook 18 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, let sit 5 minutes.
  4. In a small pan, warm olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Add beans, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
  6. Cook 5 minutes, stirring, until heated through.
  7. Serve beans over rice with optional toppings.

💰 Cost Breakdown

This recipe costs $2.50 total and makes 4 servings at just $0.63 per serving. That's an excellent budget meal!

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