Description
Experience the irresistible taste of One-Pot Southwest Black Bean Skillet. Packed with flavor from sweet potatoes, black beans, and zesty salsa, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy a comforting meal ready in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Combine rice, salsa, sweet potatoes, black beans, green chiles, chili powder, and broth in a large skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it rest, covered, to allow flavors to meld and rice to finish cooking.
- Stir in lime juice and green onions; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, cover, and let it melt for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
For meal prep, freeze portions in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months.
Adjust cooking time for larger or smaller sweet potato pieces to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg