Description
A collection of budget-friendly meal ideas that are easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can black beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in bell pepper and cumin, cook for 2 minutes.
- Add black beans and cooked rice, mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This meal can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Substitute beans with lentils for variety.
- Add cheese or avocado for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: super cheap meals