Sweet Potato Hash with Black Forest Ham

From EatingWell: December 2005/January 2006 — Subscribe Now!

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.

Sweet Potato Hash with Black Forest Ham Recipe

4 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.
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

Per serving: 132 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 11 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 2 g fiber; 258 mg sodium; 230 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (280% daily value), Vitamin C (20% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 high-fat meat