Flavorful Black Forest ham subtly enriches the hash without taking over. Serve this alongside chicken or duck, or set a poached egg on top for a light meal on its own.

Makes 4 servings, about 1/2 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and coarsely grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely diced Black Forest ham (2 ounces)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to medium and add sweet potatoes and salt. Cook, stirring often, until the potatoes are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in ham and thyme; cook, stirring, until the ham is heated through, about 1 minute more.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 132 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 11 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 2 g fiber; 258 mg sodium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (280% daily value), Vitamin C (20% dv).

Made this for Sunday brunch for husband and I. Very good and easy to make. Used proscuitto instead of ham because that's what I had. Added some spinach for more color. Topped with poached eggs. I will make this again.

Kathi