Description
Southwest Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Rice Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal bursting with flavor and nutrition. This quick and easy recipe features roasted sweet potatoes, protein-packed black beans, and hearty rice, all seasoned with zesty chili powder and cumin for a Southwest flair. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this skillet dish is not only colorful but also packed with vitamins and minerals that nourish your body. With just 30 minutes required from prep to table, you can enjoy a satisfying dinner without the hassle of multiple pots and pans. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to make it uniquely yours!
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- Canned black beans
- Long-grain rice (white or brown)
- Bell peppers
- Onion
- Chili powder
- Cumin
Instructions
- Wash and chop sweet potatoes, onion, and bell peppers.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in olive oil until translucent; add bell peppers.
- Add cubed sweet potatoes and cook until slightly softened.
- Stir in rice and drained black beans; mix well.
- Season with chili powder and cumin, then add water or broth; bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg