Description
Southwest sweet potato black bean skillet brings a fiesta of flavors straight to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Packed with protein, veggies, and zesty spices, this one-pan meal delivers a quick, nutritious dinner that’ll have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced small
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup corn kernels
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small avocado, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet, heating over medium temperature until shimmering.
- Toss 1 diced small sweet potato into the pan, sautéing for 5-7 minutes while stirring occasionally until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Sprinkle ½ diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves into the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes until your kitchen fills with aromatic scents.
- Dust 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper across the vegetables, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Cascade 1 cup black beans, 1 cup cooked rice, 1 cup diced tomatoes, ½ cup vegetable broth, and ½ cup corn kernels into the skillet.
- Blend ingredients thoroughly, allowing the mixture to reach a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, covering the skillet and letting flavors meld for 10 minutes.
- Peek under the lid occasionally, adding extra broth if the skillet seems dry.
- Remove from heat after 10 minutes, garnishing with ¼ cup chopped cilantro and squeezing fresh lime juice over the top.
- Optionally crown your creation with ¼ cup shredded cheese, then serve immediately while warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Dice sweet potatoes into uniform small cubes to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the skillet.
- Select ripe avocados that are slightly soft to the touch for the best creamy topping and added richness.
- For a protein boost, add shredded rotisserie chicken or scrambled eggs to make the dish more substantial and filling.
- Swap white rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice to reduce carbs and increase the nutritional profile for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg