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Southwest Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Rice Skillet

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 378 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American , Vegan

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the green chiles, black beans, rice, spices, salsa, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together until combined.
  3. 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

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

% 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.