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Cumin-Lime Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet

weeknightvegetarianone-pan
10 minPrep20 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

  • 2 mediumsweet potato
  • 2 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 mediumyellow onion
  • 3 clovegarlic
  • 1 teaspoonground cumin
  • 1 canblack beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cupvegetable broth
  • 1lime
  • ·salt
  • ·black pepper
  • ¼ cupcilantro

Prep

  1. 01

    Peel and cube 2 medium sweet potatoes into ½-inch pieces.

  2. 02

    Dice 1 medium yellow onion.

  3. 03

    Mince 3 cloves garlic.

  4. 04

    Roughly chop about ¼ cup fresh cilantro.

Method

  1. 01

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 02

    Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

  3. 03

    Stir in the minced garlic and ground cumin, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 04

    Add the cubed sweet potato and stir to coat with oil and spices. Cook for 2 minutes.

  5. 05

    Pour in the black beans and vegetable broth, then stir well.

  6. 06

    Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the sweet potato is tender.

  7. 07

    Squeeze the lime juice into the skillet, taste, and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.

  8. 08

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Spice Tips

For warmth, add ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika with the cumin. For gentle heat, stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes before serving. A splash of hot sauce drizzled over each bowl adds brightness and spice.

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