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Caramelized Sweet Potatoes and Spinach Fried Rice

This caramelized Sweet Potatoes and Spinach Fried Rice is one of my favorite easy and delicious side dishes. It's full of flavors and textures. Fluffy rice, caramelized sweet potatoes, crunchy sunflower seeds all coming together to make one amazing, mouthwatering dish that goes with everything from grilled portabella mushrooms to you name it. The choices are endless and all very delicious.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy recipes, vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author Simone - Munchyesta.com

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Rice Wild rice, brown rice or risotto rice
  • 1 large Sweet Potato Diced
  • 1 Zucchini Diced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Spinach Leaves Fresh or Frozen
  • 4 tbsp Sunflower Seeds optional
  • 2 tsp Maple Syrup
  • Juice from ½ Lemon
  • 2 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • 2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Chili Sauce Your preferred type
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds Optional

Instructions

  • Cook the rice as instructed on the package.
  • When the rice is around halfway done, heat a pan with olive oil or coconut oil and add the diced sweet potatoes. Season with a little salt and let the potatoes cook at medium high heat for around 5 minutes, while stirring occassinally.
  • Once the potatoes start to get golden edges is tender to the bite, add the diced zucchinis, minced garlic and spinach leaves. Allow the spinach leaves to wilt and become soft before adding the cooked rice. Season with salt, pepper, chili sauce, maple syrup, rosemary and thyme and stir everything together to combine.
  • Mix in the sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and the lemon juice and add extra seasoning if needed.
  • Serve as is or with a dressing and a garnish of fresh herbs and enjoy.