Savory Sweet Potato and Avocado Hash with Pepita Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients

- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare Sweet Potato Hash:
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to the skillet and allow it to heat up.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
- Pan fry the sweet potatoes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about PT15M (15 minutes).
- Add the lime zest to the sweet potatoes, stir well, and set aside.

2. Toast Pepitas:
- Meanwhile, heat a small dry skillet over medium heat.
- Add the pepitas and toast them, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and begin to pop, about PT5M (5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool.

3. Make Cilantro Sauce:
- In a blender, combine the chopped jalapeño, garlic, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cilantro leaves, extra virgin olive oil, water, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more water until you reach your desired consistency.

4. Assemble and Serve:
- Place the cooked sweet potatoes on a serving platter.
- Dice the avocado and scatter it over the sweet potatoes.
- Drizzle the cilantro pepita sauce generously over the top.
- Sprinkle the toasted pepitas and crumbled queso fresco over the dish.
- Garnish with extra cilantro leaves.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges for an extra squeeze of freshness.

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Sweet potato, Hash, Avocado, Pepitas, Cilantro sauce, Pan fry, Easy dinner, Healthy meal, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 880

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