I eat rice at least one time every day. Rice recipes always fascinates me. This Instant Pot roasted sweet potato and cranberry spiced rice is a simple and easy dish. Make rice in the Instant Pot and roast sweet potato in the oven. It will ready without any babysitting.
This recipe is adapted from the book “The Middle Easter Vegetarian Cookbook” by Salma Hage. I want to try a few more recipes from it. This roasted sweet potato and cranberry spiced rice is one of them. I changed the recipe slightly to suit my taste buds. When I am roasting the sweet potato, I added chili powder which is not in the original recipe. Also, I added onion while cooking the rice.
You can skip adding the onions, if you don’t want it. I think that will enhance the flavor. I used extra long grain brown rice. It took only 15 minutes to cook in Instant Pot and then released the pressure after 10 minutes. Also, this recipe has unique 7 spice combo which I like. They are nutmeg, cloves, pepper, cinnamon, fenugreek, ground ginger and allspice. I have made a freshly ground spice mixture from all these spices. If you are spice fanatic like me go ahead and make this.
After making I asked my hubby to do taste test, he told it is good. If you love brown rice, then you will love it. Yes, brown rice has nuttiness in it which is lacking in other rice. I didn’t use any broth to cook rice as we usually cook rice with water. If you want you can do that. I used less sweetened cranberries; you can use your favorite one though. This is great meal along with a salad or soup. Best part is that everything will get ready in 30 minutes. You also get time to make side dishes while rice and sweet potato cooking.
Enjoy a hearty meal with sweetness from sweet potato and cranberries, nuttiness from brown rice with spicy touch in the background.
Instant Pot Roasted Sweet potato and Cranberry spiced Rice
Ingredients
- For sweet potato
- 1 sweet potato
- 2 tablespoon of olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For rice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup thinly sliced onion
- ½ cup brown rice I used Extra long grain
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 sprigs of mint.
- For vinaigrette
- ½ lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Lebanese 7 spice seasoning *
- For Lebanese 7 spice seasoning
- 5 tablespoon ground all spice
- 3 ½ tablespoon pepper
- 3 ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoon ground cloves
- 4 tablespoon nutmeg
- 4 tablespoon ground fenugreek
- 4 tablespoon ground ginger.
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 400F and line baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside. Wash and cut the sweet potato into wedges. To this add 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, cumin powder and salt and mix well. And arrange in single layer in baking sheet and roasted in pre-heated oven for 30 minutes. Flip them in between to uniformly roast sweet potatoes.
- In Instant pot saute mode add olive oil, cumin seeds and onion slices and cook until onion slightly change the color. To this add water and salt and brown rice and close the lid and cook in Manual high pressure for about 15 minutes and then natural pressure release after 10 minutes. Then add lemon juice and add Lebanese 7 spice blend spice mixture and mix well.
- Carefully transfer the rice into a bowl and add roasted sweet potatoes, cranberries and mint leaves and mix well gently so that sweet potatoes will not break.
- Enjoy with soup or salad.
Notes
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0This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Cristy says
Hey FYI. The measurements for the 7 spice seasoning mix are probably incorrect. You have tablespoons listed, which would make way too much of it. I assume you mean teaspoons? Should consider updating it.
Swathi says
Sure I will it is typo, thanks for letting me know
Juliana Fendez says
Looks Perfect delious recipes You used so many spices. I love adding spices in our foods too. There are so many benefits of adding spices for our health. keep sharing more recipes
Wildish Jess says
I'm a picky eater but this sounds delicious! Is it super sweet though?
Nicole says
This looks so good! I had never though to season rice like this before, but it sounds yummy! I'll have to try it out,. thanks for sharing!
stacey says
I love the idea of an Instant Pot roasted rice dish with the addition of sweet potato and cranberry. It seems such a simple and easy dish to make during the week.
Devyani Ray says
Love my Instapot! I am going to try this. Perfect for fall.
Vaibhav Mehta says
My ideal vegetarian carb meal after a heavy workout. Love this recipe!
Melani says
You used so many spices. I love adding spices in our foods too. There are so many benefits of adding spices for our health. I have pinned it for my guidance.
Zelma says
This looks so good, and with perfect fall flavors!! I don't have an instant pot, but I'm sure I can make it on my slow cooker. Thanks for sharing!
Marysa says
Very pretty and it sounds delicious! What a perfect fall recipe. Thanks for sharing - this would be great for family meals and holiday meals too.
What Corinne Did says
Loving the sound of this dish! It looks so yummy! I love anything with rice and sweet potato!
Denay DeGuzman says
I love collecting Instant Pot recipes, and this one looks so delicious! I look forward to trying out your roasted sweet potatoes next week.
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
Now, this is a very unique and special dish. I can only imagine how delicious all the flavors are. Thanks for the recipe.
Kathy says
This looks really delicious. I've never had a dish like this before. I'm excited to give it a try though. I bet it's good.
Jenni LeBaron says
Wow, you used so many aromatic spices. I bet this smells and tastes lovely. It's certainly a feast for the eyes. I love the texture added from the sweet potato and cranberries too!
Jeanine says
Oh my goodness this looks and sounds delicious. I need to get myself an instant pot I think. I've been thinking about it for a while and think its time!
sara lafountain says
I bet this rice is so flavorful! These spices will make a wonderful addition to any meal. I will have to try my instant pot again.
Anosa Malanga says
I must confess, this is my first time to read out this recipe. I love sweet potatos and I am curious how would it taste. Let's see if I can try over the weekend.
Ola @ WanderWithOla says
Wow, I've never thought of adding cranberries into the rice. It sounds like a brilliant idea, and looks absolutely delicious! I would love to try this recipe at home. Thank you for sharing this!
Rosey says
I cook my rice with just water too, usually. This looks really good. I like anything with cranberry flavor in the mix.
Shannan P says
This has some of my favorite flavors, all in one pot! I am definitely going to have to add this one to our dinner rotation!
Dennis Littley says
This looks like delicious and warming comfort food, thanks to the Instant Pot! A recipe worth trying. Thanks for sharing this.
Rachel says
This looks so good. I love the sweetness of the cranberries with the savory spices.
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says
Yum! I love using my Instant Pot and this recipe sounds amazing!! I think the entire family will enjoy it.
Silvia says
It sounds so comforting and yummy. The mix of spices looks amazing, I have never cooked with fenugreek, but I love the smell.
Jack Marbida says
A different touch of dish this is, I love the presentation and its looks delicious. I think i want to try to grab some of the ingredients somewhere to make it possible
SERENA MILLET says
I would have never thought to have cranberries and sweet potatoes together
This sounds delicious!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
This would be awesome to free up the oven/other appliances! Super festive!
Veena Azmanov says
This sounds delicious. I love the sound of sweet potato and cranberry. This rice looks absolutely delicious. Saving for later.
Sarah Bailey says
What an absolutely amazing delicious recipe idea! I am loving sweet potato this year and anything to make something different with them would be right up my street.
Janet says
Mmmmmm, this looks perfect for fall and a delicious side dish comfort food. I use cranberries a lot in my cooking and they add a sweetness different from raisins.
Ale says
Love that spice blend and I always buy it. Never again! I will use your recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Chubskulit Rose says
I love cranberries and rice but never thought of combining the two. That's a great idea that I would love to try.
Tammy says
This looks so delish!! I love all those flavors together. I love making anything with rice.
Tara Pittman says
I need to start using my insta pot more often. This is a great recipe to try for dinner.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
This dish is definitely calling my name. The instant pot is such a convenience. I need to take it out more often and make time-saving recipes like these. The cranberry rice sounds absolutely delicious.
Dana Brillante-Peller says
Going down the list of ingredients, and I couldn't help but imagine what all this would smell like as you make this dish. I'll have to try it sometime with the family.
Farrah Less says
This is a very delicious meal I love that you incorporate sweet potato into rice. I have to make this meal one day and see if my family will like it as well.
Joanna says
I like the idea of having a meal ready in 30 minutes, that's the advantage of having an instant cooker. I am still yet to buy one, when I'll get a house with a bigger kitchen. The rice recipe sounds lovely and very healthy.
candy says
I don't have an instant pot but could still make this in my crockpot with no problem. Like the different rice idea, sounds really good.
Jessi Joachim says
This looks like a perfect dish to make especially in the Fall! I need to get an Instant pot, there are so many recipes I want to try that require one!
Pam says
That looks so good! We eat a lot of rice and sweet potatoes in our family and we just got a new instapot. This is going on our recipe list!
Monidipa Dutta says
Simply perfect. It looks delicious. And the recipe looks interesting. I would love to try it out.
Terri Steffes says
I have a couple of friends who are vegans that we have wanted to invite for dinner. I think this recipe would be wonderful for them. Thank you!
Amber Myers says
Yum! I love cranberries, so this is the dish for me. I really need to start using my Instant Pot more.
Enriqueta E Lemoine says
I love everything sweet potatoes and your recipe rocks!
Marisa Franca says
What a pretty recipe. It would be a beautiful side during the holidays and so full of flavor. I would have to make this in a Dutch oven since I don't have and Instant Pot. And rather than buying white rice we usually purchase brown rice -- we prefer it. I can't wait to make this dish.
April says
I have just pinned this recipe because it is so good! I love recipes that are adapted from books and I can't wait to see what else you will come up with based on Salma Hage's creations!
Joan Cajic says
Love the spices you used. Anything with spice and I am in plus I love sweet potatoes so double in. Looks really tasty.
Dan Zehr says
Everything that is associated with rice I LOVE. So this is the perfect recipe for me, because I adore rice. I was interested in this recipe and I want to try it. Thank you for sharing.
Michelle says
These flavors are perfect for right now, I love the fall flavors. I also really like your photo that shows all of the spices, it's super helpful
Lauren Vavala says
I love the idea of adding fruit and veggies to a spiced rice - how unique and tasty! The flavors in this dish are crazy good!
Claudia Lamascolo says
This is perfect for the upcoming holidays I am printing it off. What better flavors for sweet potatoes and the combo of cranberry yum yum