Description
This Southwest Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Rice Skillet is a flavorful and nutritious one-pan meal that is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with protein, fiber, and delicious spices, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté sweet potatoes with spices until tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Add green chiles, black beans, rice, salsa, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Mix well.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover, and cook until melted and heated through.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with toppings like avocado, cilantro, or Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Southwest, Sweet Potato, Black Bean, Rice, Skillet, Easy, Healthy, Vegetarian
