Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes (2 large, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
- Red onion (1/2 cup, finely diced)
- Bell pepper (1 medium, diced, any color)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Avocado (1 large, ripe)
- Lime juice (1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed)
- Fresh cilantro (1/4 cup, packed)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced red onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet, along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes begin to soften.
- Step 3: While the hash is cooking, prepare the Avocado Sauce: Combine the ripe avocado, lime juice, fresh cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of water (optional, for desired consistency) in a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Step 4: Remove the lid from the sweet potato hash and increase the heat back to medium-high. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring infrequently, allowing the sweet potatoes to crisp and brown on the edges. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Step 5: Divide the sweet potato hash among serving plates and drizzle generously with the Creamy Avocado Sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftover hash in the fridge for up to three days, but always prepare the avocado sauce fresh, as it does not store well.
- Reheat the sweet potato hash in a hot, lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat to restore its crispiness, avoiding the microwave.
- For a hearty meal, serve the hash topped with a runny fried egg or crumbled goat cheese—the creamy hash benefits from extra protein or tang.
- To ensure maximum crispness, resist the urge to stir the hash frequently in the final minutes; let the potatoes sit on the hot surface to develop a proper crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American