{"id":"faa2c255-381b-4c0a-af3b-a76ab897edc9","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/faa2c255-381b-4c0a-af3b-a76ab897edc9","source_url":"https://www.budgetbytes.com/sweet-potato-black-bean-skillet/","title":"Sweet Potato Black Bean Skillet","description":"This Sweet Potato Black Bean skillet is a fun, budget-friendly, and veggie packed meal with lots of flavor and is perfect for meal prep!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT14M","total_time":"PT24M","image_url":"https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Sweet-Potato-Black-Bean-Skillet-Close-2.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1.5 lbs. sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-sized potatoes, $2.11)","item":"sweet potatoes","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb","preparation":"about 2 medium-sized potatoes, $2.11"},{"text":"1 red bell pepper (diced, $1.50)","item":"red bell pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced, $1.50"},{"text":"1 small yellow onion (diced, $0.75)","item":"small yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced, $0.75"},{"text":"1.5 Tbsp olive oil ($0.33)","item":"olive oil","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"$0.33"},{"text":"1 tsp chili powder ($0.10)","item":"chili powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"$0.10"},{"text":"1/2 tsp ground cumin ($0.05)","item":"ground cumin","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"$0.05"},{"text":"1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)","item":"garlic powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"$0.05"},{"text":"3/4 tsp salt ($0.05)","item":"salt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"$0.05"},{"text":"1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.02)","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"freshly cracked, $0.02"},{"text":"1/4 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05)","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"$0.05"},{"text":"1 15 oz. can black beans (drained, $0.92)","item":"15 oz. can black beans","quantity":1,"preparation":"drained, $0.92"},{"text":"1 14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes ($1.06*)","item":"14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes","quantity":1,"preparation":"$1.06*"},{"text":"2 cups kale (chopped, $0.56**)","item":"kale","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped, $0.56**"},{"text":"1 Tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped, $0.10)","item":"fresh cilantro","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"chopped, $0.10"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Wash, peel, and dice the sweet potatoes. Dice the red bell pepper and the onion."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for 8 minutes. Stir occasionally but not too often so the sweet potatoes have a chance to brown and caramelize. Don’t worry if the sweet potatoes are not fork tender during this time as they will continue to cook in the next step."},{"number":3,"text":"Now add the diced bell pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Stir together with the sweet potatoes. Cook for an additional 3 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, and chopped kale to the skillet. Gently stir together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Feel free to add 1-2 Tbsp of water if the skillet is getting too dry."},{"number":5,"text":"Now all that's left to do is top with some fresh chopped cilantro and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:02:12.484185+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:02:12.484185+00:00"}