Sweet Potato Hash

Who else is obsessed with sweet taters??!! I go through so many a week and usually just roast them. But this week, I decided to whip up a hash and it turned out SO GOOD! Here is the recipe!

3 sweet potatoes

1 small red onion (or half of a big onion)

2 T olive oil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp salt

Start by chopping the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes. Place them in a microwave safe bowl with a wet paper towel on top and cook them for about 10 minutes in the microwave, stirring every 3 minutes. You could also par boil the sweet potatoes and get them soft but not entirely cooked yet instead of microwaving.

While the potatoes are in the microwave, mince the red onion. Heat up the olive oil in a skillet and put the red onion in there and sauté until translucent. Then add the microwaved sweet potatoes, garlic powder, paprika, and salt, and sauté on medium high heat so the outside of the potatoes get crispy. Continue cooking until the potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Then, enjoy with your favorite meal! I served them up with some beef sausage patties for lunch, and then reheated them to have with breakfast the next day! They are a great meal prep option too to make in bulk for your week. I hope you guys enjoy this recipe and tag me in your creations (IG: @tveenverano.rd) if you make it so I can see!

Smashed Sweet Potatoes (Instant Pot!)

I’m so excited to share my first Instant pot recipe!  I’ve been loving my new kitchen toy and it’s transformed the ease with which I meal prep and plan! I made these sweet potatoes the other night and they turned out so delicious, I knew I had to share! The spices are sweet and savory at the same time, and they make the perfect and nutritious accompaniment to any meal. I hope you enjoy!  

Makes 4 servings  

4 medium sized sweet potatoes  

1 T olive oil    

1/8 tsp cinnamon  

1/8 tsp paprika  

salt to taste  

1/2 cup water  

Wash, scrub, and dice up your sweet potatoes, then toss evenly with the olive oil and spices. Use the trivet at the bottom of your instant pot, then add the potatoes along with the 1/2 cup of water. 

Lock your instant pot lid and make sure the valve is set to steam. Manually set it to 6 minutes, then forget about it!

I did the quick release to release the pressure once the machine beeped and made sure the pressure had been completely released. Then open the pot and scoop out your sweet potatoes into a bowl. They should be soft enough to mash with a fork and viola! You’ve got delicious smashed sweet potatoes.   

Serve these with some chicken and veggies, or just eat as a snack because they are THAT good! I hope you enjoy!