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Budget Meal budget vegetarian vegan under-$1 high-protein

Dollar Rice and Beans

Total Cost
$2.00
Servings
4
Cost/Serving
$0.50
Meal Type
Budget Meal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Hot sauce to serve

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice and cook in 2 cups water. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, cook 18 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Cook onion 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Add garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook 1 minute.
  5. Add beans with their liquid. Simmer 8-10 minutes.
  6. Mash some beans against the pan for a creamier texture.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve beans over rice with hot sauce.

💰 Cost Breakdown

This recipe costs $2.00 total and makes 4 servings at just $0.50 per serving. That's an excellent budget meal!

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