Southwest Sweet Potato Skillet (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cups peeled and diced sweet potato
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4 ounces diced green chiles
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1/2 cup salsa or salsa verde
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2 cups cooked brown rice
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425g (15 ounce) can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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Juice of a lime
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar, colby jack, or monterey jack cheese
→ Seasonings
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1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
# How to Make It:
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the diced sweet potatoes, salt and pepper, and sauté over medium heat for about 8 minutes. Add 3-4 tablespoons of water to the skillet and cover with a lid. Let the sweet potatoes steam until fork tender, about another 4 minutes depending on size.
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Add the green chiles, black beans, rice, spices, salsa, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together until thoroughly combined.
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Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and cover the skillet with the lid. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through. Serve topped with additional cilantro, avocado, and plain Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired.
# Handy Tips:
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This is a hearty and healthy vegetarian meal combining Southwestern flavors in a convenient one-pot format.