Description
Sweet potato hash delivers rustic Southern comfort with crispy potatoes, caramelized onions, and smoky bacon bits. Hearty breakfast perfection awaits you at the first delicious forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 cup red onion (diced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped: ½ cup red bell peppers and ½ cup yellow)
- 2 green onions (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Cooking Oils and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons (59 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of water and bring to a rolling boil. Carefully submerge the cubed sweet potato pieces and cook for precisely 3 minutes to achieve a tender yet firm texture.
- Remove sweet potatoes from boiling water and spread them evenly on paper towels, allowing excess moisture to absorb completely.
- Select a spacious skillet and warm olive oil over medium-high temperature. Introduce diced onions, vibrant bell peppers, and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables develop a golden, slightly caramelized exterior, approximately 4 minutes.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetable medley to a separate bowl, reserving for later incorporation.
- Return the skillet to the heat and drizzle with additional olive oil. Arrange sweet potato cubes in a single, unobstructed layer to ensure optimal browning.
- Rotate sweet potato pieces methodically, creating a crisp, uniform golden crust on multiple sides while preventing burning.
- Reintroduce the reserved vegetable mixture into the skillet with the roasted sweet potatoes. Sprinkle paprika, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with freshly chopped green onions.
- Gently integrate all ingredients, allowing flavors to meld and warm through for approximately 2 minutes.
- Optional: Finish the dish with a delicate scattering of fresh parsley for an aromatic flourish.
Notes
- Parboil sweet potatoes briefly to ensure a creamy interior while achieving a crispy exterior during browning.
- Use medium-high heat to create golden-brown caramelization on sweet potatoes without burning them.
- Space sweet potato cubes evenly in the skillet to promote uniform browning and prevent steaming.
- Sauté onions and peppers first to develop deep, rich flavor before combining with sweet potatoes.
- Season generously with spices to enhance the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes and create a balanced dish.
- Fresh herbs like parsley add a bright, fresh finish that cuts through the richness of the hash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg