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Black Bean & Sweet Potato Skillet

A bright one-skillet dinner of smoky sweet potatoes, black beans, corn and peppers, topped with avocado and lime. Eat it as is, or spoon it into tortillas or over greens.

4Servings
15 minPrep
25 minCook
40 minTotal
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Black Bean & Sweet Potato Skillet

Ingredients

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  • 12-inch cast-iron skillet with lid[product link placeholder]
  • Chef's knife[product link placeholder]

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sweet potatoes and a splash of water, cover and cook 8 minutes, stirring once.
  2. Uncover, raise the heat to medium-high and cook 5–6 minutes more, until browned and tender.
  3. Add the onion, bell pepper, chili powder, paprika and cumin. Cook 4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the black beans and corn and cook until hot, about 4 minutes. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime and season to taste.
  5. Top with sliced avocado, cilantro and lime wedges.

Tips & make-ahead

  • Add a fried egg on top for extra protein.
  • Nutrition note: Sweet potatoes and beans are high in fiber. Portion to your own carbohydrate goals.

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Produce

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Canned & Jarred

  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Spices & Oils

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Frozen

  • 1 cup frozen corn