Curried Sweet Potato-Apple Pilaf

Cooking Light. This would be wonderful with roast pork. YUM!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green onion
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 cup  uncooked long-grain rice
• 1  cup water
• 2⁄3 cup  diced peeled sweet potato
• 1  cup  cubed peeled granny smith apple
• 1⁄4 cup frozen green pea
• 2  tablespoons currants
• 3⁄4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté 1 minute.
2. Stir in rice; sauté 1 minute. Add water and sweet potato; bring to a boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.
4. Stir in apple and remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.