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Cranberry Pecan Sweet Potato Wild Rice Pilaf
Cranberry pecan sweet potato wild rice pilaf is a perfect fall side dish infused with incredible flavors and textures. Crunchy pecans, cranberries, sweet potato, wild rice, and herbs come together in this tasty dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 322 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup sweet potato, diced small
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 2 cups chicken broth to a boil and add 1 cup wild rice blend, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for 30 minutes or until tender. Alternatively, you may follow the liquid/rice ratios and cooking directions according to your particular brand of wild rice blend for 1 cup of rice.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 cup sweet potato, and saute until tender, about 15 minutes or so. Once the potatoes are nearly cooked through, add 1/4 cup onion, to the pan and cook until translucent.
- Add 1/3 cup dried cranberries and 1/3 cup pecans, to the sweet potato mixture, then cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the sweet potato mixture to the rice mixture and fluff with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm!
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Notes
- Originally Posted on November 14, 2017
- Originally Posted on November 14, 2017
- Updated on October 26, 2023
- Updated on October 26, 2023
Nutrition Information
Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
463mg
(19%)
Potassium
415mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
4741IU
(95%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 463mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 4741IU | 95% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.