A few weeks back I saw a yummy risotto recipe on Lynn's blog -- and since it had sweet potatoes, I was hooked.
Plus my mom had just given me a bag of risotto! She said it had been in her pantry for a couple years, but rice stays good for a long time, so it should be fine.
When I went to open the bag (after I had already started making dinner), I thought, maybe I should check the expiration date.
I'm sorry to say, mom, but your rice had been in the pantry for more than 7 years!
Needless to say, I didn't feel overly comfortable using it in our dinner.
So, I proceeded and used minute rice in place of the risotto. The result, I imagine, was not nearly as creamy as risotto, but it was still delicious. A food fail turned positive :)
Sweet Potato Risotto - Adapted from Lynn's Kitchen Adventure
1/4 C onion, diced
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 lb. Italian turkey sausage
3/4 C Arborio rice (uncooked)
1 1/2 C - 2 C hot water
3/4 C chicken broth
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 C Parmesan, shredded
Dice up the sweet potato.
Cook sausage and onion in an oven-proof dish until sausage is browned and done.
Add in sweet potato pieces and cook about a minute.
Then, add in the rice, stirring to coat the rice with the oils in the pan.
Stir in 1/2 C hot water, chicken broth, salt and pepper seasoning.
Bring to a boil.
Then, cover and transfer the dish to an oven, preheated to 425 degrees.
Bake about 20-25 minutes, until most of the water has been absorbed by the rice.
Stir in 1/4 - 1/2 C water until the consistency is creamy. Top with cheese.
We paired it with a delicious lemony-roasted asparagus, and it was a great meal!
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Sweet Potato Risotto
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11 comments:
7 yrs, I probably wouldn't have used it either. :) But this was a great way to adapt it. I am glad it turned out so well and that you like it.
Way to be inventive! 7 years is a long time. You made the right choice.
This risotto looks fantastic...love love love sweet potatoes!
sounds quite interesting...i havent' done much with sw. pot b/c i wasn't a fan of them, but made sweet potato fries last week and im so in love...ill have to try this sometime!
ROFL! Well, at least it tasted yummy in the end :)
Ah yes, I've had the same thing happen at my mother's house ::sigh:: Oh well, you saved the day with the recipe, it looks wonderful! :-)
With certain foods, like rice, wheat, beans, I would use them.......= ) That looks really good!!!
Looks wonderful!
LOL 7 years! That's hilarious! :)
Thanks for linking up to Friday Fails!
This recipe was pure joy... from making it to eating it! Husband and Son rate it 9 and 10 respectively, and I'll rate 9.5. I used a yam instead of a sweet potato and bought arborio rice in the bulk section, just to try it. Wow! We'll be looking for more recipes that use that ingredient! Thanks SnoWhite!
I cracked up when I read about your 7 yo rice, because I know I have a half used box about 4 yo in my pantry.
This looks delish and I'm going to give it a try. Thanks.
Made this tonight and it was excellent. Perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Definitely hit the spot on a cold night!
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