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Southwest Black Bean Skillet Recipe

Southwest Black Bean Skillet Recipe
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A hearty and flavorful Southwest Black Bean Skillet combining rice, sweet potatoes, black beans, and spices, topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro for a comforting, one-pan meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large skillet, mix together the uncooked rice, salsa, diced sweet potatoes, black beans, diced green chilies with liquid, chili powder, and broth.
  2. Simmer: Cover the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until the rice and sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Rest and Fluff: Remove the skillet from the heat and keep covered. Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Then uncover and fluff the rice mixture gently with a fork. Stir in fresh lime juice and the sliced green onions. Season with kosher salt and fresh black pepper according to your taste.
  4. Melt Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the skillet mixture. Cover again and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts thoroughly.
  5. Serve: Garnish the skillet with chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot as a nutritious and flavorful main dish or side.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Adjust the chili powder amount to customize heat levels.
  • If you prefer a softer sweet potato texture, dice smaller or increase simmering time slightly.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed.

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Keywords: Southwest black bean skillet, black bean rice skillet, one-pan vegetarian meal, sweet potato skillet, easy skillet dinner

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