Sweet Potato Rice Pilaf Recipe

 

 

My family and I really enjoy sweet potatoes and since it’s the time of year where they become quite abundant, I’m looking for great new ways to use sweet potatoes.  I think you’ll enjoy this recipe.

 

What You Will Need:

–   1 Tbsp of olive oil

–   1 clove of minced garlic

–   2 finely diced shallots

–   1 1/3 cups of long grain and wild rice blend

–   ½ tsp of ground cumin

–   ½ tsp of ground turmeric

–   ¼ tsp of salt

–   ¼ tsp of pepper

–   2 2/3 cups of chicken broth

–   1/3 cup of chopped pecans

–   2 large sweet potatoes, chopped in medium pieces

–   2 Tbsp of fresh basil

 

What You Will Need:

1.   Heat the oil in a saucepan.  Add the shallots and garlic.  Cook the contents of the pan until they are softened.

2.   Add the rice, cumin turmeric, salt and pepper.  Continue to stir for a few minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted.

3.   Now, add the broth and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

4.   Stir in the sweet potatoes and continue simmering until the liquid has been completed absorbed.  This could take up to 15 minutes.

5.   Next, take the pan off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

6.   Fluff up the contents of the pan, stir in the pecans and basil and enjoy!