Brown Rice and Sweet Potato Hash

This versatile 30-minute meal lets you shop your pantry and freezer to make a nourishing meal that comes together in one skillet. Get ready for leftovers!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Brown Rice, Sweet Potato

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 437kcal

Author Cara Harbstreet

Equipment

Saucepan
Liquid Measuring Cup
Cutting Board
Chef's Knife
Large Nonstick Skillet
Spoon or Spatula

Ingredients

1 cup U.S-grown short-grain brown rice uncooked
2 cups water
1 pinch salt
2 tbsp olive oil divided
1/2 large yellow onion, minced about 1 cup
1 large sweet potato, chopped into 1/4" cubes about 3 cups
1 cup sweet corn kernels frozen or canned
1 cup frozen shelled edamame
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Fine sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add the water to your pot along with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Add the uncooked brown rice, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and allow to cook about 30 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is fully cooked.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is heated and glistening, add the yellow onion. Allow to cook 5 minutes, or until onions become translucent and the edges begin to brown.
Add the chopped sweet potato and the remaining olive oil. Allow to cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. After about 10-12 minutes, add the corn, edamame, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
As the sweet potatoes finish cooking, add the pecans, dried cranberries, and cooked chicken. Once rice is cooked, add to the skillet and fold all ingredients together. Season with salt and pepper according to taste and serve immediately. Season with fresh or dried herbs and spices (optional) or stir in a sauce or dressing if desired.

Notes

The sweet potatoes will cook evenly if they are chopped into the same size. Larger cubes will add to your cooking time, but be sure not to overcook very small cubes or they may become too soft.

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