Cinnamon-Spiced Sweet Potato Hash (Printable Version)

Warm sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and peppers create a comforting, vibrant hash—perfect as breakfast or a satisfying side.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes (approximately 500 g), peeled and diced
02 - 1 small red onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Spices & Seasonings

06 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
09 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Oils & Garnishes

11 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

# Preparation steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
02 - Add the diced sweet potatoes to the heated skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the sweet potatoes begin to soften and develop a light brown sear.
03 - Incorporate the diced red onion and bell peppers into the skillet. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 7-8 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and their edges are beginning to caramelize.
04 - Stir in the minced garlic, ground cinnamon, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using). Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is fragrant and the sweet potatoes are fully cooked.
05 - Taste the hash and adjust the seasoning as needed to achieve desired flavor balance.
06 - Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish the hash with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses everyday vegetables and pantry spices
  • Cooks in under forty minutes start to finish
  • Adaptable for different diets or leftover veggies
  • Loaded with nutrients and loaded with natural flavor
02 -
  • This dish is grownup and kid friendly
  • Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamins and fiber
  • Everything is naturally gluten free and vegetarian
03 -
  • Dice sweet potatoes so they are as even as possible uneven pieces will cook unevenly and the small ones might burn
  • While it can be tempting to raise the heat keep it at medium for best caramelization and tender texture
  • Always cook the spices briefly at the end so they do not burn and the flavor melds perfectly
  • Try adding a splash of lemon over the finished hash just before serving for extra brightness

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