Description
A flavorful one-pan dish packed with sweet potatoes, black beans, and vibrant seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup seasonal vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, spinach)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup vegetable broth or cream
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the sweet potatoes, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Heat the pan: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the aromatics: Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and sweet potatoes: Toss in the minced garlic and sweet potatoes, cooking for another 7-10 minutes.
- Introduce the black beans: Stir in rinsed black beans and seasonal vegetables, then season with salt, black pepper, and herbs.
- Add broth or cream: If dry, pour in vegetable broth or a splash of cream, then cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Final touches: Remove the lid, stir, and top with herbs before serving.
Notes
Serve straight from the pan for a family-style experience. Customize with toppings like feta, avocado, and hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato, black bean, skillet, vegetarian, one-pan meal