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Southwestern Black Bean, Sweet Potato, Rice Skillet

missravenskitchen
An easy, one-pan dinner ready on the table in 30 minutes! This Southwest-flavored skillet is filled with black beans, sweet potatoes, and brown rice, which makes it a hearty and healthy vegetarian dinner. Your family won't miss the meat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Healthy, Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 388 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes diced into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 15 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes undrained
  • 4 oz can green chiles
  • 15 oz can black beans drained
  • 1 ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ⅓ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ cup red salsa or salsa verde not thick and chunky
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Cook the potatoes for about 8 minutes. Add 4 tbsp of water to the skillet and cover it with a lid. Cook until they're fork tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, green chiles, black beans, the remaining spices, lime juice, salsa, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Toss in the brown rice. Stir everything together until combined.
  • Add the shredded cheese on the top and cover the skillet with a lid. Let it cook until the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes or until everything is warm. Serve and garnish with additional cilantro. Add some toppings such as avocado, guacamole, sour cream, or greek yogurt if desired.

Notes

Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Variations:
  • Omit the cheese for a vegan dish.
  • Use a cheese blend in place of the Monterey Jack.
  • Add a cooked protein such as chicken, chopped steak, or ground sausage, or sliced.
  • Use cauliflower rice, white rice, or quinoa in place of the brown rice.
  • Use pinto beans instead of black beans.
  • Instead of sweet potatoes, you can add diced zucchini, spinach, or corn.
What kind of salsa works with this dish? I recommend using salsa verde, mild or hot depending on your preference. You can also use regular red salsa. I advise against using thick and chunky salsa. You'll want the liquid in a regular salsa to help create a sauce. 
Keyword Black Beans, One-Pot, Southwestern, Sweet Potatoes