This skillet dish is a delicious and easy one-pan meal packed with flavor and protein. Sweet potatoes add a touch of sweetness, chorizo brings a savory kick, and black beans provide a dose of fiber.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1.5 cups)
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 6 ounces Mexican chorizo sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup salsa verde (or your favorite salsa)
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced sweet potato and onion. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are starting to soften.
- Add the chorizo sausage to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, or until the chorizo is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans, chicken broth, and salsa verde. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the rice and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
- Serve the skillet topped with chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
Tips:
- You can substitute brown rice for white rice for a more nutty flavor and added fiber. Just be aware that brown rice will take a bit longer to cook, so you may need to add an additional 1/4 cup of chicken broth.
- Don’t like spicy food? You can use a mild salsa verde or even a regular tomato salsa.
- For a vegetarian option, simply omit the chorizo sausage. You can add in an extra 1/2 cup of black beans or another protein source, such as crumbled tofu or tempeh.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy this easy and flavorful skillet meal!
