The time has come to share the sweet potato hash that won the hearts of my family over Christmas.  And they have promised me that they really do like it, not just because it was made by me and they have to pretend to like everything that I make.  It’s actually good.

Plus Adam keeps asking for me to make it which is a good indication that he really likes something.  Although the boy did use to but corn syrup on his pancakes and didn’t like mac n’ cheese as a kid.  Seriously, what kind of psycho doesn’t like cheese and noodles as a child?  My husband apparently.

Anyway, back to this sweet potato hash.  I was trying to think of something to make for a crowd for Christmas brunch that tasted good but was still a little healthy.  Gotta balance out those cookies!  I had a bunch of sweet potatoes lying around and instead of just roasting them up like I usually do, I decided to fancy them up a bit.  Ok, not that much but I added some bell peppers, onions, and cilantro and was amazed at how just a few ingredients made such a big difference.

So if you’re looking to change up your normal breakfast hash, give this sweet potato version a whirl.  Promise you won’t be disappointed!

Sweet Potato Hash

• 2-3 large sweet potatoes, washed and dried
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow pepper, diced
• 1 cup onions, diced
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• handful of fresh cilantro, stems removed and chopped

1. Once your potatoes are washed and dried, dice into small cubes.  You want to make sure they are fairly small and uniform inside so they cook properly.
2. In a large skillet that has a lid, heat a little olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add the onions and saute for a few minutes until a little soft.  Add the bell peppers and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes.  Add the sweet potato cubes and half the minced garlic and mix everything together.
3. Sprinkle everything with the Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and a little salt and then cover with the lid.  Let the everything cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally so the potatoes don’t stick to the bottom.
4. Once the potatoes are fork tender remove the lid and add the rest of the garlic and seasonings.  Cook for another five minutes.  Turn off the heat and add the cilantro and stir to combine.

This hash is awesome served with a poached or fried egg on top.  But then again, most dishes are better with an egg on top.  Tomorrow is Adam’s birthday so we plan to spend some time eating good food downtown and probably going to see Star Wars again.

What does your weekend look like?