Smoky Southwestern Sweet Potato & Black Bean Hash

Name: Smoky Southwestern Sweet Potato & Black Bean Hash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Southern, TexMex
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons avocado oil 1 white or yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 2 garlic cloves, sliced ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (hot or sweet, according to taste) 2 teaspoons apple cider; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 4 cups baked sweet potatoes (about 3 to 4 potatoes), peeled and cut into roughly 1-inch cubes* 2 cups cooked black beans 1½ teaspoons salt 1 scallion, sliced thin

1 step

Prep:10minCook:20min

This hearty skillet boasts two Blue Zones all-star ingredients: sweet potatoes and black beans. It’s a great way to start your day—or finish it!

Updated at: Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:32:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories313.7 kcal (16%)

Total Fat7.6 g (11%)

Carbs52.6 g (20%)

Sugars9.2 g (10%)

Protein10.5 g (21%)

Sodium948.8 mg (47%)

Fiber12.5 g (44%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2 tablespoonsavocado oil

1white onion

1green bell pepper

2garlic cloves

½ teaspoonground cumin

½ teaspoonground coriander

1 teaspoonsmoked paprika

2 teaspoonsapple cider

according to taste

1 teaspoonmaple syrup

4 cupssweet potatoes

baked, peeled and cut into roughly 1-inch cubes

2 cupsblack beans

cooked

1 ½ teaspoonssalt

1scallion

sliced thin

Instructions

Step 1

To quickly bake your sweet potatoes, rinse the potatoes in water and scrub dirt off skin, then pat dry thoroughly with a paper towel. Pierce the skin a few times with a fork, then place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 5 minutes, turning halfway through. Potatoes are done when they are just fork-tender; cook in 30-second increments if they need more time. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and pepper and sauté until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes, then add the spices, stir well to combine, and cook for another minute.Add the vinegar, maple syrup, sweet potatoes, beans, and salt, stirring gently to combine. Cook for 3 minutes, until everything is warmed through, then serve with scallions on top. Leftovers make great tacos with Homemade Corn Tortillas (see here) and Pico de Gallo (see here).