Description
Looking for a quick dinner idea that’s full of flavor and comes together in just one pan? This Southwest Sweet Potato Black Bean and Rice Skillet Bliss is the perfect go-to for busy weeknights. Loaded with wholesome ingredients like black beans, tender sweet potatoes, and fragrant rice, it delivers that bold, smoky Southwestern taste in every bite. It’s an easy recipe that also works beautifully for meal prep, perfect for those who love healthy dinner ideas with a vegetarian twist. Add this to your collection of flavorful food ideas that are nourishing, satisfying, and super simple to make.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup long grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Add diced sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook for 8–10 minutes until they start to soften and brown.
3. Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Add chopped red bell pepper and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
4. Mix in the uncooked rice and stir to coat with spices and oil. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring everything to a gentle boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is fully absorbed.
6. Stir in the black beans and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
7. Remove from heat. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the skillet and garnish with chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Cut sweet potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
To make it spicy, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper with the spices.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quick dinner, vegetarian recipe, easy dinner, healthy skillet meal, one-pan meal, sweet potato rice skillet