Southwest Black Bean Skillet Recipe
Enjoy this quick and easy Southwest Black Bean Skillet Recipe that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners—give it a try today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
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 ¾ cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, lime juice, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine rice, salsa, sweet potatoes, black beans, green chiles, chili powder, and broth in a large skillet; stir well.
- Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Stir in lime juice and green onions; season with salt and pepper.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese; cover until melted.
- Serve warm with fresh cilantro on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg