Description
Southwest Sweet Potato Black Bean and Rice Skillet brings together hearty ingredients for a quick, satisfying dinner that’ll make your taste buds dance. Packed with protein, fiber, and bold flavors, this one-pan meal delivers a delicious solution when you need something nutritious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups sweet potato
- 2 cups brown rice
- 15 ounces black beans
- 4 ounces green chiles
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup shredded cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop diced sweet potatoes into the pan and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for precisely 8 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- If your rice isn’t already cooked, prepare 2 cups of brown rice following package directions.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder over the sweet potatoes. Stir to distribute spices evenly.
- Pour 4 ounces diced green chiles, 15 ounces drained black beans, and 2 cups cooked brown rice into the skillet. Blend everything thoroughly so spices coat each ingredient.
- Add ½ cup salsa, fresh cilantro, and squeeze lime juice across the mixture. Gently fold ingredients together until completely incorporated.
- Scatter ½ cup shredded cheese over the top. Cover skillet and cook at medium heat for exactly 3-4 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately while the cheese remains warm and gooey.
Notes
- Dice sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Drain and rinse black beans thoroughly to reduce sodium and remove any excess starch that might make the skillet feel heavy.
- For a vegan version, skip the cheese or use a plant-based alternative like nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese shreds.
- If time is short, use pre-cooked rice or instant brown rice to streamline the preparation process and get dinner on the table faster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 292 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg