Description
A warm and fragrant Sweet Potato Pilaf made with tender basmati rice, golden sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, and aromatic spices. A nourishing side dish or a complete vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
2 cups basmati rice rinsed
2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced small
1 medium onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/3 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup toasted almonds optional
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onions until soft.
2. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
3. Add cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika and cook 30 seconds.
4. Stir in diced sweet potatoes and cook 3 minutes.
5. Add rice, salt, pepper, and broth. Stir well.
6. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
7. Simmer 16 to 18 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
8. Remove from heat and rest covered 5 minutes.
9. Fluff gently with a fork and stir in fresh parsley and toasted almonds if using.
10. Serve warm as a side dish or a complete vegetarian meal.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth if preferred.
Replace almonds with roasted cashews if desired.
Pairs well with roasted chicken, grilled vegetables, or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg