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Wild Rice and Sweet Potato Skillet Dinner

For weeknight, on-the-go, dinners, this Wild Rice and Sweet Potato Skillet Dinner is easy, affordable, delicious, and a family favorite.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 291kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Ingredients

  • 6.2 oz box Uncle Ben's® Long Grain & Wild Rice Fast cook Flavored Grains
  • 1 ½ cups Water
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 medium Sweet potato , washed and cut into cubes
  • 15 oz Can Northern beans , drained
  • 1 cup Vegan mozzarella shreds
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Combine the Uncle Ben's rice, water, and olive oil in a skillet. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
  • While the rice is cooking, place the cubed sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook for 4 minutes. The sweet potatoes should be tender.
  • Add the cooked sweet potato cubes to the simmering rice, along with the beans. Sprinkle the top with the vegan mozzarella shreds. Cover and simmer for 5 - 7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit covered until the cheese melts.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin A: 3075IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3.3mg