Sweet Potato Pilaf

Sweet Potato Pilaf is a delicious and hearty dinner dish perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends. It’s packed with vibrant vegetables, crispy bacon, and nutty wild rice, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures.

This recipe combines wholesome ingredients into a meal that’s satisfying and simple to prepare, making it a wonderful choice for both family dinners and gatherings with friends.

Sweet Potato Pilaf

This Sweet Potato Pilaf is a warm, comforting dish with the perfect balance of tender sweet potatoes, crisp asparagus, and smoky bacon. Tossed with kale and nutty wild rice, it's a complete dinner that’s full of flavor and nutrition.

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 8

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup uncooked wild rice

• 2 ¹⁄₄ cups vegetable broth or water

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 4 bacon strips, chopped

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped

• ¹⁄₂ cup chopped red onion

• 1 cup chopped fresh kale

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt

• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper

• Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain wild rice.
2. In a large saucepan, combine wild rice, vegetable broth, and olive oil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 50-55 minutes until rice is fluffy and tender. Drain if needed.
3. While rice cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until crispy, then transfer to paper towels to drain.
4. In the same skillet, add asparagus, sweet potato, and onion to the bacon drippings. Stir and cook over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, until sweet potatoes are crisp-tender.
5. Add kale, garlic, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for another 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6. Combine cooked wild rice, bacon, and vegetable mixture. Mix well and heat through.
7. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 156kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Cholesterol 7mg3%

Sodium 350mg15%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g10%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and use a teaspoon of smoked paprika for added flavor.

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