SWEET POTATO RICE PILAF

Sweet Potato Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/3 cups long grain and wild rice blend
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 2/3 cups chicken broth, 30% less sodium
2 large sweet potatoes, medium dice (approximately 3 cups)
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the shallots and garlic, cook until slightly softened. Mix in rice, turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook stirring 1-2 minutes until spices are fragrant and rice is lightly toasted.
Stir in the broth, bring to a low simmer and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and continue simmering covered until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
Gently fluff with a fork, stir in pecans and basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.7, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 340.5, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.8