How to Make Sweet Potato Hash

Sweet potatoes are the perfect vegetable and a healthier substitute to regular potatoes as it has a higher glycemic index. Try this delicious dish and be amazed by the results.

Things You'll Need

• 6 oz. sweet potato
• 6 oz. potato
• 1 small leek
• 1/2 small onion
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• Dash ground ginger
• 1 tbsp. choppped frsh flat-leaf parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 oz. Gruyere cheese

Instructions

1. Bring 2 saucepans of water to a boil over high heat. While they are heating, cube both kinds of potatoes. Add all potatoes to boiling water and cook 10 minutes until tender. Drain thoroughly, then place in a large mixing bowl and mash potatoes together.

2. Thinly slice the leek, rinse in cold water and drain thoroughly. Thinly slice the onion.

3. Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in an oven safe skillet over medium heat. Add the leek and onion and cook 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Add to the potatoes. Stir in the ginger, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well.

4. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the cleaned skilled over medium heat until very hot. Add the potato mixture and fry for 5 minutes until heated and starting to brown. Flatten the potato into a pancake with the back of a spoon and cook until golden and crisp.

5. Preheat the broiler and grate the cheese. Sprinkle cheese on top of the hash; broil 3 to 4 minutes until bubbly. Cut into wedges and serve with a green vegetable.

Tips & Warnings

• Shredded cabbage with caraway seeds can be added to this dish, without the ground ginger.