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Rice and Bean Casserole with Sweet Potatoes

Savory Rice and Bean Casserole with Sweet Potatoes Recipe

This Rice and Bean Casserole with Sweet Potatoes combines sweet, savory, and hearty flavors for an unforgettable meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 378

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potato
  • 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 0.5 cup salsa or salsa verde
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 15 ounces low sodium black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Juice of a lime
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese cheddar, colby jack, or monterey jack

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add in the diced sweet potatoes, salt and pepper, and saut? over medium heat for about 8 minutes. Add 3-4 tablespoons of water to the skillet and cover it with a lid. Let the sweet potatoes steam until they're fork tender, about another 4 minutes depending on the size.
  2. Add the green chiles, black beans, rice, spices, salsa, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together until combined.
  3. Add the shredded cheese to the top and cover the skillet with the lid. Let everything cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is warm. Serve topped with additional cilantro, avocado, and plain Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSodium: 540mgFiber: 13gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to customize the beans or add different veggies like corn for an extra pop of sweetness and texture.

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