Sweet Potato-Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato-Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked; 1/4 cup apricot preserves; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed (about 1 cup); 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 head butter lettuce

Servings: persons

1 cup basmati rice, uncooked
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed (about 1 cup)
1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
1 head butter lettuce

1
Prepare rice according to package directions. Let cool.
2
Whisk together apricot preserves, oil, and next 4 ingredients.
3
Bring 1 qt. water to a boil. Add sweet potato, and cook 5 minutes or just until tender. Remove potato using a slotted spoon, and place in a colander. Rinse with cold water. Add green beans to boiling water; cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
4
Stir together rice, sweet potato, green beans, and cilantro in a large bowl. Add apricot preserves mixture, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over butter lettuce leaves.

300

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked, 1/4 cup apricot preserves, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato-Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Sweet Potato-Rice Salad

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