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Tight Budget Healthy Dinner, Mexican or Italian

Tight Budget Healthy Dinner, Mexican or Italian recipe

This dish combines elements from both Mexican and Italian cuisines to create a flavorful and budget-friendly dinner option.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 13.

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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 45 mins
Servings 4
Calories 1200
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 1 can Black beans
  • 1 can Tomatoes
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 clove Garlic
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 medium Avocado
  • 1 medium Lime
  • 2 tablespoon Cilantro
Instructions
  1. Cook rice according to package instructions. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add canned tomatoes, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve the bean and tomato mixture over cooked rice. Top with sliced avocado, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 300kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
Sugars 5g
Protein 15g30%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.