CURRIED SWEET POTATO-APPLE PILAF

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CURRIED SWEET POTATO-APPLE PILAF

 

  1-1/2   teaspoons  olive oil

  1/4      cup  chopped green onions

  1         clove  garlic -- minced

  1/2      cup  long-grain rice -- uncooked

  1         cup  water

  2/3      cup  sweet potato -- peeled and diced

  1         cup  Granny Smith apple -- peeled and cubed

  1/4      cup  frozen green peas

  2         tablespoons  currants or raisins

  3/4      teaspoon  curry powder

  1/2      teaspoon  ground cumin

  1/4      teaspoon  salt

 

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic;

sauté 1 minute. Stir in rice; sauté 1 minute. Add water and sweet potato;

bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid

is almost absorbed. Stir in apple and remaining ingredients; cover and

simmer 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.  Yield: 2 servings.