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Southwest Black Bean Skillet Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course, One-Pan Meal
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southwestern, Mexican-Inspired

Description

This Southwest Black Bean Skillet is a flavorful and satisfying one-pan meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Rice, black beans, sweet potatoes, and green chiles are simmered in a zesty salsa-infused broth, then topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro. It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.


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 3/4 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

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large skillet, combine rice, salsa, sweet potatoes, black beans, green chilies, chili powder, and broth.
  2. Simmer: Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Rest and Fluff: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, covered. Uncover and fluff the mixture with a fork. Stir in lime juice and green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Melt Cheese: Top with shredded cheddar cheese and cover for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
  5. Serve: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can use brown rice instead of white rice, but you’ll need to adjust the cooking time and liquid accordingly.
  • If you don’t have fresh cilantro, you can substitute with dried cilantro or another fresh herb, such as parsley.
  • For a spicier dish, use a hot variety of salsa or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg