Southwest Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Rice Skillet
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Southwest Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Rice Skillet
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This easy Southwest skillet dinner is a hearty and healthy vegetarian meal! Made with brown rice, sweet potatoes, black beans, green chiles, spices and topped with melted cheese.
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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
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add in the diced sweet potatoes, salt and pepper, and sauté over medium heat for about about 8 minutes. Add 3-4 tablespoons of water to the skillet and cover it with a lid. Let the sweet potatoes steam until they're fork tender, about another 4 minutes depending on the size.
- Add the green chiles, black beans, rice, spices, salsa, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together until combined.
- Add the shredded cheese to the top and cover the skillet with the lid. Let everything cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is warm. Serve topped with additional cilantro, avocado, and plain Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
378kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
540mg
(23%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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