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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Hash

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes , peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes about 4 cups
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 small red onion , diced
  • 1 red bell pepper , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans , drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder more if you like heat
  • Salt and black pepper , to taste
  • 2–4 large eggs one per serving; cook to preference
  • Optional toppings sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, hot sauce, crumbled feta or cotija

Method
 

  1. Add the diced sweet potatoes to a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water. Cover and microwave 3–4 minutes until just tender but not mushy. Drain. No microwave? Steam on the stovetop for 6–8 minutes.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and warm until shimmering.
  3. Add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté 3–4 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized around the edges.
  4. Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. If it looks dry, add another teaspoon of oil.
  5. Add the par-cooked sweet potatoes. Spread them out in an even layer and let them cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to get color. Stir and repeat until edges are golden.
  6. Add the black beans and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Toss gently and cook 2–3 minutes until the beans are warmed through and the hash is cohesive.
  7. Squeeze a little lime if you've got it, and adjust seasonings. You want bold, not shy.
  8. In a separate nonstick pan, cook eggs to preference—fried, jammy, or soft-scrambled. For fried: medium heat, a dab of oil, 2–3 minutes sunny-side or flip for over-easy. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Scoop hash into bowls, top each with an egg, avocado slices, cilantro, and hot sauce. Add feta or cotija if you like a salty punch.
  10. Grab a fork and wonder why you ever settled for drive-thru.