Sweet Potato Rice Pilaf

"A quick stovetop side dish that cooks as your turkey browns in the oven!!"
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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.

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