Cumin-Lime Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet
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
- 01
Peel and cube 2 medium sweet potatoes into ½-inch pieces.
- 02
Dice 1 medium yellow onion.
- 03
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
- 04
Roughly chop about ¼ cup fresh cilantro.
Method
- 01
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 02
Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- 03
Stir in the minced garlic and ground cumin, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Add the cubed sweet potato and stir to coat with oil and spices. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 05
Pour in the black beans and vegetable broth, then stir well.
- 06
Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the sweet potato is tender.
- 07
Squeeze the lime juice into the skillet, taste, and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.
- 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.