Cilantro Lime Sweet Potato Rice
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Cilantro Lime Sweet Potato Rice is a healthy and delicious alternative to regular rice with lots of vitamins, fiber, and fewer calories!
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Cauliflower Rice, copycat, Easy, Recipe, Rice Bowls, side dish, Sweet Potato Rice, TikTok, Vegetables Side, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 180 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes medium size
- 2 Tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- kosher salt, pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 to 2 Tbsps fresh lime juice
Instructions
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Cut the sweet potatoes into inch cubes (remove the skin). Place the sweet potato cubes in a food processor and pulse about 10 times or until it becomes a "rice" consistency.
Note: This may need to be done in two separate batches depending on the size of your food processor.
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Set a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the olive oil is hot add the sweet potato rice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, kosher salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice and serve.