SWEET POTATO HASH RECIPE WITH CREAMY CALIFORNIA AVOCADO SAUCE

There is no doubt that avocados fit snugly into many breakfast dishes. This sweet potato hash pops with color and flavor, thanks to a creamy avocado sauce. For the sauce, the California Avocados are tossed in the blender with some Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. The result is a spreadable sauce that begs you to eat it with a spoon. So it’s a good thing that there’s a little leftover in this recipe!

Ingredients

Creamy California Avocado Sauce

  • ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded and peeled
  •  cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • clove garlic, minced
  • lime, juiced
  • 2 Tbsp. minced cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground pepper

Sweet Potato Hash

  • 1 ¼ lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  •  lb. Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¾ cup black beans, cooked
  • strips bacon, cooked and minced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, minced

Directions

Creamy California Avocado Sauce

  1. Mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.

Sweet Potato Hash Recipe with Creamy California Avocado Sauce

  1. Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add sweet and Russet potatoes and cook until just tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) set over medium-high heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  4. Stir in the cooked sweet and Russet potatoes and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the black beans, bacon and cilantro.
  6. Divide between 8 plates and top each portion with 1 tablespoon of the Creamy California Avocado Sauce.

Other Info

Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Author: Recipe created by Dara Michalski of www.cookincanuck.com. Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission