Turkey (Or Chicken) and Sweet Potato Hash Recipe

Name: Turkey (Or Chicken) and Sweet Potato Hash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/8 -inch pieces (about 4-5 cups); 1 medium apple, washed, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces; ½ cup plain fat-free yogurt or ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cups cooked skinless turkey or 3 cups cooked skinless chicken, diced; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon salt (to taste); fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/8 -inch pieces (about 4-5 cups)
1 medium apple, washed, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
½ cup plain fat-free yogurt or ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups cooked skinless turkey or 3 cups cooked skinless chicken, diced
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper

1
Place sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with lightly salted water and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 3 minutes.
3
Add apple and cook until everything is just tender, but not mushy, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
4
Drain.
5
Transfer 1 cup of the mixture to a large bowl; mash.
6
Stir in yogurt and lemon juice.
7
Add the remaining potatoes and apples to the mash and stir to mix.
8
Set aside.
9
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
10
Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Add turkey, thyme, and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until the poultry is heated through.
12
Add the remaining oil to the skillet and stir.
13
Next add the reserved sweet potato mixture to the skillet and stir to mix.
14
Press on the hash with a spatula and cook for 5 minutes until the bottom is lightly browned.
15
Cut the hash into several rough sections.
16
Flip and cook until the undersides are browned, about 3 minutes longer.
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(I have never successfully flipped any hash, but I am impatient and enjoy messy comfort food.
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Serve immediately.
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If prepared with yogurt, this recipe is WW Core.

494

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/8 -inch pieces (about 4-5 cups), 1 medium apple, washed, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, ½ cup plain fat-free yogurt or ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Turkey (Or Chicken) and 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!

Turkey (Or Chicken) and Sweet Potato Hash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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