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Sweet Potato Tex Mex Skillet

This Sweet Potato Tex Mex Skillet is an easy, weeknight meal idea! Perfect vegetarian dish for Meatless Mondays!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 540 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • 6 cups diced sweet potatoes about 1 pound
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 cup diced peppers I use a variety of sweet red and green bell peppers...about 2 total
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 14 ounce
  • 1 can corn, drained 15 ounce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14 ounce
  • 2 Tablespoons cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (optional)
  • 1 avocado diced or sliced
  • ¼ cup cilantro snipped

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat and add diced sweet potatoes, onion, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add in peppers and cook another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, taco seasoning, juice of 1 lime, and salt. Heat until it begins to boil, then reduce heat to low. Cook covered fora bout 15 minutes until potatoes are soft.
  4. Sprinkle with cheese and add avocado and cilantro. Serve hot over rice. ENJOY!

Notes

  • Roll the lime between the palm of your hand and your countertop to soften the flesh and make it even easier to squeeze out every last drop of juice.
  • Remember to stir the contents of the skillet periodically throughout the cooking process. This way, you'll prevent any veggies from sticking to the pan.
  • Serve as is, over rice or with a side of warm tortillas. Add fried eggs on top to create a breakfast skillet. 
  • If you aren’t vegetarian, consider adding bacon to the mix. Omit the cooking oil, and start the recipe by cooking bacon in the skillet. Set the strips aside, and proceed as usual, using the bacon grease to cook and add flavor to the veggies. At the end, crumble the bacon into bits on top of the skillet.

Nutrition Information

Calories 540kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 86g (29%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 697mg (29%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 28g (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 540

% Daily Value*

Calories 540kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 86g 29%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 697mg 29%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 28g 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.