Happy 2012 Monkey Nation!
Our Monkey Motto here at anymonkeycan.com is:
"Proving that 'anymonkeycan' easily make great tasting food"
I think this dish is perfect to start the new year. It exemplifies the 'anymonkecan' concept.
Let's jump in & get started!
WHAT YOU NEED:
Medium Sized Sweet Potatoes - (up to 6)
1 c Brown Rice
2/3 c Dried Cranberries
Crushed Walnuts
Unsalted Butter
Ground Cinnamon - to taste
Kosher Salt - to taste
Freshly Ground Pepper - to taste
WHAT ELSE YOU NEED:
Baking Sheet
Large Pot
Paring Knife
WHAT YOU DO:
1. Pre Heat oven to 400 deg F.
2. Thoroughly Rinse Sweet Potatoes & Rub Dry
3. Carefully Poke the Potato a total of 5-6 times with the Paring Knife (Or Fork) on all sides
4. Place on the Baking Sheet & into the Oven for 45-60 min (depends on size of the potato)
MEANWHILE...
5. Add the Brown Rice & a "Pinch of Salt" to 2 c of Boiling Water & then reduce Heat to Low
6. Cook Covered for 40-45 min
7. Add the Dried Cranberries to the Rice & let rest 5 min (keep covered)
THE POTATOES ARE READY WHEN THEY ARE NICE & SOFT...
8. Slice the Potato down the center starting & stopping 1 inch from the ends. (Picture cutting down just the laces of a football)
9. With your thumbs on 1 end & fingers on the other end, carefully squeeze towards the middle. This will cause your Sweet Potato to nicely pop open.
10. Dust with the Cinnamon, Sprinkle on 1 T Crushed Walnuts, & add a pat of Butter
FOR THE RICE...
11. Dish up the Rice & Cranberries & add Salt, Pepper, & a pat of butter to taste.
12. Enjoy!!
These 2 are nice to cook together because they have similar cook times & the prep time is minimal. Try Dried Cherries or Golden Raisins in place of the Dried Cranberries. Pecans could admirably stand in for the Walnuts. Round out the dish with some Orange slices or even Apple Slices with Peanut Butter!
And that Monkey Nation is our start to 2012 where 'anymonkeycancook' because 'this one' just did!
Until next time,
your friendly neighborweb monkey!
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