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Wild Rice Sweet Potato Recipe

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Wild Rice with Sausage, Sweet Potato and Cranberries • Freutcake
Wild Rice with Sausage, Sweet Potato and Cranberries • Freutcake from www.freutcake.com

Description

This wild rice sweet potato recipe is a perfect combination of healthy and delicious. It is a vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe that is packed with nutrients and flavors. The nutty flavor of wild rice and the sweetness of sweet potatoes make this dish a perfect side dish or even a main course. This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in less than an hour.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is around 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is around 40 minutes.

Ingredient

The ingredients required for this recipe are:
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

The equipment required for this recipe are:
  • A large saucepan with a lid
  • A large skillet
  • A wooden spoon
  • A knife
  • A cutting board

Method

  1. Rinse the wild rice under cold running water and drain it.
  2. In a large saucepan, add the rinsed wild rice, vegetable broth, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring it to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid. Simmer the wild rice for around 30-35 minutes until the rice is tender and all the broth is absorbed.
  4. While the wild rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté them for around 3-4 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent.
  6. Add the diced sweet potatoes, paprika, and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Stir well to coat the sweet potatoes with the spices.
  7. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for around 15-20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and cooked through.
  8. Add the cooked wild rice to the skillet and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
  9. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
  10. Serve the wild rice sweet potato recipe warm as a side dish or a main course.

Notes

  • You can use any type of sweet potato for this recipe, but the orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are the best.
  • You can add more vegetables to this recipe, such as chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
  • You can substitute the vegetable broth with chicken broth, if you prefer.

Nutrition Info

  • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 254
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 569mg

Recipe Tips

  • You can cook the wild rice and the sweet potatoes in advance and store them separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can reheat the leftovers in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat.
  • You can add some chopped nuts or seeds, such as almonds or pumpkin seeds, to the recipe for an extra crunch.

Enjoy this delicious and healthy wild rice sweet potato recipe!


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