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Okinawan Sweet Potato Hash

okinawan sweet potato hash
Course: Main/Entree, Side Dish
MyPlate: Oil/Fat, Vegetables
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Type: Recipes
Source: Healthy Living Hawaiʻi Recipes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (1½ lb) sweet potato, peeled, cut into ½-inch dice
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 2 large (1¼ lb) onions, cut into ½-inch dice
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  • Parboil potatoes until cooked through, but not mushy.
  • Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Heat canola oil in a large sauté pan. Sauté diced onions until nicely brown.
  • Mix in sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Toss to coat well.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

For a lower fat version, use a nonstick pan and the amount of oil to sauté onions (1¼ tbsp).
Nutrition Facts
Okinawan Sweet Potato Hash
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
354
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
557
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
654
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
57
g
19
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.