Lime-Cilantro Sweet Potato & Black Bean Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 poundsweet potato (medium)
- 2 cans (15 oz each)black beans
- 2 tablespoonolive oil
- 1 mediumyellow onion
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin
- ½ teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 2lime
- ½ cupfresh cilantro
- ·kosher salt
- ·black pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
Prep
- 01
Peel and cut 1 pound sweet potato into 1/2-inch cubes.
- 02
Dice 1 medium yellow onion.
- 03
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
- 04
Chop 1/2 cup fresh cilantro.
Method
- 01
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 02
Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
- 03
Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Add the diced sweet potato and 1/2 cup water. Stir well, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the sweet potato is tender, stirring halfway through.
- 05
Drain and rinse the black beans, then add to the skillet. Stir and cook uncovered for 2 minutes to warm through.
- 06
Remove from heat. Squeeze juice from 2 limes over the skillet, then stir in chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- 07
Divide into bowls and serve warm.
Spice Tips
For more heat, increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or add fresh jalapeño slices. To deepen the warmth without spice, stir in 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder. A dollop of crema or sour cream cools and rounds the brightness.