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Rice and Bean Casserole with Sweet Potatoes

Delicious Rice and Bean Casserole with Sweet Potatoes Recipe

This scrumptious Rice and Bean Casserole with Sweet Potatoes is a hearty, healthy dish filled with vibrant flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 378
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add in the diced sweet potatoes, salt and pepper, and sauté over medium heat for about 8 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the green chiles, black beans, rice, spices, salsa, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together until combined.
  4. 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 with additional veggies or different types of cheese to make this dish your own.

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