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Sweet Potato Black Bean Rice Skillet

This easy one-pot vegetarian dish combines sweet potatoes, black beans, and Southwest spices with rice and cheese for a quick, flavorful dinner option perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwest
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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
  • 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

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Lid for skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add diced sweet potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Sauté over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 3–4 tablespoons of water to the skillet, cover it with a lid, and let the sweet potatoes steam for about 4 more minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Step 2: Combine the Ingredients
  1. Add the green chiles, black beans, cooked brown rice, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salsa, cilantro, lime juice, and a bit more salt and pepper to the skillet. Stir everything until well combined and heated through.
Step 3: Melt the Cheese
  1. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it cook for another 3–4 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the dish is thoroughly warm.
Step 4: Serve
  1. This dish is ready to serve as is, but you can also garnish it with additional cilantro or serve alongside avocado slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.7mg

Notes

This Sweet Potato Black Bean Rice Skillet is perfect for vegetarian meal prep or family dinners. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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