If you can get creative and dig deep in the recesses of your fridge and pantry, you might just pull out something great. I happened to have a few pieces of butter lettuce that I shredded and put out with the spread. I also found a jar of peach sauce in the cupboard that I mixed with a chipotle for a delicious sweet and smoky salsa.

Total $18.73
tortillas 2.59
black beans (2 x 0.65) 1.30
cheddar cheese 2.39
sour cream 0.79
chipotles in adobo 2.19
Ro-Tel 1.33
sweet potatoes 2.23
scallion 0.50
frozen corn 1.90
limes  0.99
mango 0.99
poblano 0.54
avocado 0.99

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