Dinner for a family of four for under $5

Fairview Ward

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Zucchini, Black Bean, Rice Skillet $3.93

INGREDIENTS

ß 1 tablespoon Pure Wesson® Canola Oil

ß 1-1/2 cups quartered lengthwise, 

slicedzucchini 

ß 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper $.033)

ß 1 can (15 oz each) Whole Black Beans, 

drained, rinsed ($1)

ß 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Fire Roasted 

Diced Tomatoes with ($1)

ß 1 cup instant white rice, uncooked ($0.60 lb)

ß 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar and Monterey 

Jack cheese blend ($1)

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. 

2. Add rice; stir well. Cover; remove from heat 

Add zucchini and bell pepper; cook 5 

minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans, 

undrained tomatoes and water. Increase 

heat and bring to a boil.

and let stand 7 minutes or until liquid is 

absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese.

Tamale Pies - Everyday 

Easy

• 1pound ground beef ($2)

• 1pound tomatoes, chopped ($0.25lb)

• 1/2cup pitted olives (such as green, ripe, 

Kalamata, and/or Nicoise), coarsely chopped 

(optional)

• 1/4cup water

• 1/2teaspoon salt

• 1/2teaspoon ground black pepper

• 18 1/2ounce packagecorn muffin mix FREE 

COUPONS 

• 1/2cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces) 

($1.)

• Pitted olives, coarsely chopped tomatoes, 

and cilantro($0.20) leaves (optional)

directions

1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a 12-inch 

skillet cook beef until browned. Drain off fat. 

Add chopped tomatoes, the 1/2 cup olives, 

the water, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring 

occasionally, until heated through.

2.Prepare corn muffin mix according to 

package directions. Divide hot ground beef 

among four (12- to 16-ounce) casserole 

dishes. Top with muffin mix; sprinkle with 

cheddar cheese.

3.Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until topping is 

light golden and cooked through. If desired, 

top with olives, chopped tomatoes, and 

cilantro.

Avocado Pasta

Ingredients (2 servings)

• 1 medium sized ripe Avocado, pitted 

($0.20)

• 1/2 lemon, juiced + lemon zest to 

garnish

• 2-3 garlic cloves, to taste ($0.20)

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste

• ~1/4 cup Fresh Basil, (probably 

optional)

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 servings/6 oz of your choice of pasta

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Bring several cups of water to a boil in 

a medium sized pot. Add in your pasta, 

reduce heat to medium, and cook until Al 

Dente, about 8-10 minutes.

• 2. Meanwhile, make the sauce by 

placing the garlic cloves, lemon juice, 

and olive oil into a food processor. 

Process until smooth. Now add in the 

pitted avocado, basil, and salt. Process 

until smooth and creamy.

• 3. When pasta is done cooking, drain 

and rinse in a strainer and place pasta 

into a large bowl. Pour on sauce and 

toss until fully combined. Garnish with 

lemon zest and black pepper. Serve 

immediately. Makes 2 servings.

• Please note: This dish does not reheat 

well due to the avocado in the sauce. 

Please serve immediately.