Lighter Sweet Potato Hash Recipe

Name: Lighter Sweet Potato Hash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; ⅓ cup water; 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil; 2 links turkey breakfast sausage; 1 ¼ cups onions, chopped; ¾ teaspoon salt, divided; 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon water; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1
Place sweet potatoes and 1/3 c water in a large microwave safe bowl.
2
Cover with plastic wrap; microwave at HIGH 15 min or til tender.
3
Carefully uncover, drain and keep warm.
4
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
5
Remove casings from sausage.
6
Add onion to pan; saute 6 min or til tender.
7
Add sausage and 1/4 t salt; cook 4 minutes or until sausage is done, stirring to crumble.
8
Stir in sweet potatoes, 1/2 t salt, syrup, 1 T water, pepper and nutmeg.
9
Cook until liquid is absorbed and sweet potatoes begin to brown, about 5 minutes.

177

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and diced, ⅓ cup water, 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil, 2 links turkey breakfast sausage, and more.

Yes, Lighter Sweet Potato Hash falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lighter Sweet Potato Hash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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