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Southwest Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Rice Skillet

A healthy, one-pan dish packed with sweet potatoes, black beans, and rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Southwestern, Vegetarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced Cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup brown rice (or any rice of your choice)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth Ensure it's gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced

Spices and Seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder Adjust spice level to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Garnish (Optional)

Method

Preparation

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil.
  • Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.

Cooking

  • Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the brown rice, vegetable broth, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Once done, fluff the mixture with a fork, and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4g

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. To reheat, warm it in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
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