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Sweet Potato Black Bean Skillet

Sweet Potato Black Bean Skillet

This Sweet Potato Black Bean Skillet is a satisfying and hearty one-pan vegetarian dinner packed with smoky spices, protein-rich black beans, sweet potatoes, and instant rice. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or Tex-Mex brunch, it's healthy, colorful, and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced (½ inch cubes)
  • 1 cup instant rice, uncooked (white or brown)
  • 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained (or pinto beans)
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if not vegetarian)
  • ½ cup chopped red onion (or yellow for milder taste)
  • ½ cup frozen corn (or fresh/canned)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder (or 1 minced clove)
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • optional avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, hot sauce (for serving)

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • measuring cups
  • mixing spoon
  • can opener

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced sweet potato and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender and lightly golden.
  3. Stir in instant rice, black beans, broth, onion, corn, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 5–7 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed.
  5. Stir in fresh cilantro.
  6. Serve warm with optional toppings like avocado, sour cream, or cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 570mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 11200IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make it your own with toppings like avocado, sour cream, hot sauce, or shredded cheese. For a brunch twist, top with a fried egg. Use fire-roasted corn or toast the rice before simmering for extra depth. Don’t skip the cilantro and lime at the end for a fresh finish.

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