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Southwest Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Rice Skillet

  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Southwest Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Rice Skillet combines tender sweet potatoes, seasoned brown rice, black beans, green chiles, salsa, fresh lime, cilantro, and melted cheese for a hearty one-skillet meal packed with Southwestern flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potato, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stir to coat the sweet potatoes evenly with the oil and seasonings. Cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, stirring as needed.
  3. Stir in the diced green chiles and salsa or salsa verde. Mix well to coat the sweet potatoes.
  4. Add the cooked brown rice and drained and rinsed black beans. Stir gently until everything is evenly combined and heated through.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar, Colby Jack, or Monterey Jack cheese over the top and allow it to melt over the warm skillet before serving.

Notes

  • Cut the sweet potato into evenly sized pieces so it cooks consistently.
  • Use either regular salsa or salsa verde depending on your preferred flavor.
  • Add the cilantro and lime after removing the skillet from the heat for a fresh finish.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southwestern / Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 servings
  • Calories: 400–450 calories per serving

Keywords: Southwest sweet potato skillet, sweet potato black bean rice skillet, sweet potato black bean skillet, black bean rice skillet, Southwest skillet recipe, sweet potato rice skillet

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