Description
This Southwest Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Rice Skillet is a flavorful and wholesome one-pan dish that combines sweet potatoes, black beans, rice, and a blend of spices for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potato
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 1/2 cup salsa or salsa verde
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 15 ounce can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Juice of a lime
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, colby jack, or monterey jack cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Sweet Potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté sweet potatoes with salt and pepper for about 8 minutes until fork-tender.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in green chiles, black beans, rice, spices, salsa, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Melt Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover, and cook for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve topped with additional cilantro, avocado, and Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional toppings like avocado, diced tomatoes, or jalapeños.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder and paprika.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Southwest, Sweet Potato, Black Bean, Rice, Skillet, One-Pan, Vegetarian
