Sweet Potato Kale and Black Bean Skillet

At Ajpal, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes – because I am a home cook without any formal training, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

Vegan Sweet Potato kale and Black Bean Skillet

This skillet is bursting with flavor thanks to a smoky southwest flavor, soft delicious pan roasted sweet potatoes, and has tons of protein thanks to black beans.

You can eat this as a main dish for Meat Free Monday, or even add it to meaty dishes. It’s great in enchiladas, tacos, and over rice, too.

Finding delicious, hearty meat free dishes can be challenging – but if you’re looking for a great meat free meal, this dish is packed with tons of flavor and protein.

We’re adding lots of southwest flavor with taco seasoning – you can use store bought taco seasoning, or make your own and use 2 tablespoons (which is the amount in a taco seasoning packet.)

We hope you love this delicious vegan skillet as much as we do!

How To Pan Fry Sweet Potatoes

To make this dish even easier, we’re cooking the sweet potatoes to soft in a skillet, so it is a trueone pot dinner.

To get perfect soft sweet potatoes with a great bite on the stovetop, it helps to peel and cut the sweet potatoes into small chunks before cooking.

Keep sweet potatoes about 1 1/2 inches to help them cook quickly, without overly browning.

Use coconut oil or avocado oil – if you’re not avoiding dairy, you can also use butter.

I like to cook potatoes on medium – enough to lightly brown them while cooking to soft, but not pan fry.

We’re going for a softer, lightly crispy texture from these sweet potatoes, not a crunchy fried texture.

What to Serve With Vegan Sweet Potato and Bean Skillet

This dish pairs perfectly with lots of healthy, delicious dishes – we’re rounding up our favorite below (some will need to swap olive oil for butter.)

• Easy Keto Fried Rice Recipe
• The Best Easy Rice Pilaf
• Spicy Vegan Portobello Mexican Burgers
• Meaty Vegan Quesadillas
• Spicy Vegan Samosas
• Paleo Vegan Enchilada Casserole
• Vegan Chickpea Burritos

This skillet is over the top delicious with a wide variety of dishes – we love it spooned over rice or cauliflower rice, and if you eat fish, try it paired along with some of ourfavorite seafood dishes!

If you have a vegan cheese you love, you can shred or crumble it over the skillet, too.

Other Vegan Dishes You’ll Love

If you’re looking for more delicious dishes that are full of flavor – without dairy or meat – please check out some of our favorite vegan dishes!

Try these vegan recipes:

Tahini Roasted Cauliflower

Fattoush Salad

Whole Roasted Cauliflower (Easy + Crispy)

Vegan Charro Bean and Rice Soup

For our complete vegan recipe archives, please click here.

FAQs

This vegan skillet lasts for up to four days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can be frozen for up to four months.

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