Description
A flavorful vegetarian skillet meal combining sweet potatoes, black beans, rice, and southwest spices for an easy one-pan dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potato
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potato and uncooked rice. Stir well so the rice and sweet potatoes get coated in the seasonings.
- Add the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and vegetable broth. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the sweet potatoes are soft.
- Remove the lid and fluff the mixture gently with a fork. Sprinkle the cheese over the top, cover again, and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Top with chopped cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of fresh lime before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños.
- Use brown rice for a healthier option (adjust cooking time).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: vegetarian southwest skillet, one pan rice dinner, easy sweet potato dinner, black bean rice recipe, healthy skillet meal