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Sweetpotato Jeweled Rice

Developed by Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board-Certified Sports Dietitian
Persian-inspired Sweetpotato Jeweled Rice pairs grated North Carolina sweetpotato and caramelized onion with slivered almonds, raisins, and tangy barberries over nutty brown basmati. Vibrant, aromatic, and nutrient-dense (hello, vitamin A + fiber), it’s a gorgeous, crowd-pleasing side for any table.

Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 209 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large North Carolina Sweetpotato grated
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup barberries rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups brown basmati rice cooked

Instructions
 

Directions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and onion. Saute for about 8 minutes, until onion begins to soften and caramelize.
  • Add sweetpotato and salt, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Stirring frequently.
  • Stir in almonds, raisins and barberries, cook for another 4-5 minutes until almonds are lightly toasted.
  • Serve on top of basmati rice.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Jeweled Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
209
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Sodium
 
151
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
249
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
0.1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
42
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
24
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 151mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 24g