Description
A savory-sweet and hearty breakfast hash featuring diced sweet potatoes, crispy walnuts, and aromatic spices, all caramelized with a touch of maple syrup. This one-pan dish is perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or a satisfying breakfast-for-dinner option.
Ingredients
– 2 lbs sweet potatoes
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
– 1 cup cooked ham, diced into small (1/4 inch) cubes
– 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and brown.
- Add the diced red onion and cook for another 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, chopped walnuts, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Drizzle the maple syrup over the hash and stir to coat everything evenly. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
- If desired, create wells in the hash and crack eggs into them. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set to your liking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For crispier sweet potatoes, spread them in a single layer on the skillet and avoid stirring too often.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- This hash can be made ahead and reheated, but it’s best served fresh for optimal texture.
- For a vegan version, omit the eggs or serve with tofu scramble.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (without egg)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg