Southwest Black Bean Skillet
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Southwest Black Bean Skillet, a quick and delicious meal ready in just 25 minutes! This hearty one-pan dish features tender sweet potatoes, protein-packed black beans, and zesty salsa, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
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- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, undrained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 ¾ cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, combine the rice, salsa, diced sweet potatoes, black beans, green chiles, chili powder, and broth. Stir well.
- Cover the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice and sliced green onions.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese; cover until melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg