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Sweet Potato Hash

This hearty sweet potato hash is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option, perfect for a weekend brunch. Cubed sweet potatoes are pan-fried with onions and bell peppers, then seasoned with a blend of spices. It's a naturally gluten-free and dairy-free dish that satisfies.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
40 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
220 kcal
VeganVegetarianGluten-free
Sweet Potato Hash

Mise en place

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 600 gsweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 pcsyellow onion, diced
  • 1 pcsred bell pepper, diced
  • 2 clovegarlic, minced
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • 1 tsppaprika
  • 0.5 tspcumin
  • 0.5 tspchili powder
  • 0.75 tspsalt
  • 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

  • 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

large skillet · spatula · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat.

    About 1 min

  2. 2

    Add the diced sweet potato to the hot oil and spread it into a single layer.

    Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even browning.

  3. 3

    Cook the sweet potato for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften and brown.

    About 10 min

  4. 4

    Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper to the skillet.

  5. 5

    Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion and bell pepper are tender.

    About 7 min

  6. 6

    Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

  7. 7

    Cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and the spices are well distributed.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.

  8. 8

    Remove the hash from the heat and taste, adjusting seasonings as needed.

  9. 9

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

    Cook’s note: This hash pairs wonderfully with fried eggs or avocado slices.

Per serving

Nutrition

71%Score
Calories
220.1kcal
Protein
3.6g
Carbs
36.9g
Fat
7.3g
Fibre
6.1g
Sugar
9.3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover sweet potato hash in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, or in the microwave.