Cheap meals

Since we're mostly skinflints, I thought it would be fun to share some cheap meals. You can include a cost breakdown if you like. I'm estimating.

Here's a start:

Black bean and rice salad (about $4.60)

Salad Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 cup rice (~30¢)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1–2 cans black beans ($1.20 for 2)
• 1/2 onion, chopped (10¢)
• 1 pepper, chopped (80¢)
• 1 cucumber, chopped (80¢)
• 1 can corn (60¢)
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (80¢)

Dressing ingredients

• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Saute rice in oil. Add 2 cups water and salt, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
2. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
3. Combine all ingredients.

Serves 6.