Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe
I love this Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe because it's the perfect one-pan meal. Easy meal prep and clean up for the win!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 435kcal
Ingredients
- 2½ cups sweet potato chopped and cubed - about 1 large sweet potato
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper chili flakes
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp fresh garlic minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ cup salsa verde
- 1½ cups brown rice cooked - about 1 cup raw
- 1 can of black beans rinsed and drained - about 15 ounces
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped plus more for topping
- ½ whole lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 cup green bell pepper diced
- 2 Tbsp green chilies canned - about half of the can
- ½ cup vegan cheddar cheese optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the sweet potato cubes for about 8-10 minutes or until fork-tender. Add chiles, cooked brown rice, black beans, spices, chopped cilantro, salsa, lime juice, salt, and pepper. .
- Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated. Let everything simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Take the skillet off the heat, and top with cheese. Cover with the lid and let the cheese melt. Dish onto plates and serve with a side salad and a slice of crusty bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 12305IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg