Spicy Black-Eyed Pea & Roasted Sweet Potato Skillet with Cilantro-Lime Yogurt

This vibrant stovetop skillet features protein-rich black-eyed peas, tender sautéed sweet potato, and a zesty cilantro-lime yogurt sauce. It's a quick, keto-friendly meal that packs bold flavors and comes together in just 25 minutes.

⏱️ 25 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 290 calories
Spicy Black-Eyed Pea & Roasted Sweet Potato Skillet with Cilantro-Lime Yogurt
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 whole medium sweet potato, peeled and diced small
  • 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.75 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 whole lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 whole avocado, sliced (optional for garnish)
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Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced sweet potato and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden and just tender, about 8 minutes.

⏱️ 8 minutes 🌡️ medium-high
2

Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.

⏱️ 4 minutes 🌡️ medium
3

Add black-eyed peas, smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine and cook, stirring, until heated through and flavors meld, about 4 minutes.

⏱️ 4 minutes 🌡️ medium
4

Meanwhile, mix Greek yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, and half the chopped cilantro in a small bowl. Set aside.

⏱️ 2 minutes
5

Remove skillet from heat. Top with remaining cilantro and optional avocado. Drizzle with cilantro-lime yogurt before serving.

⏱️ 1 minute
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Nutrition Information

290
Calories
14g
Protein
18g
Carbs
16g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, canned black-eyed peas work great. Just drain and rinse them before using.

Sweet potato is higher in carbs than many keto staples, so keep portions small or swap for lower-carb veggies like zucchini if needed.

It's moderately spicy due to the red pepper flakes, but you can adjust or omit them to suit your heat preference.

Absolutely! Prepare the cilantro-lime yogurt up to 2 days in advance and store it in the fridge.

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