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summertime corn and sweet potato breakfast hash

The Easiest Corn and Sweet Potato Hash Recipe

This easy Corn and Sweet Potato Hash combines fresh sweet corn, sweet potato, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika for a simple Caribbean-inspired breakfast or vegetable hash. It is naturally suited to vegan and vegetarian cooking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Course Easy Caribbean Recipes, Fall Recipes, In Season, Side Dish, Summer Recipes, Vegetarian, Weeknight Dinners
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 lb sweet potato, skin on, large dice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ears corn, kernels removed
  • 1 large bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2, scallions chopped

Instructions
 

  • Add the vegetable oil to the hot griddle or pan over a low flame, then add the large chunks of sweet potato. Be sure to wash the sweet potato if you are keeping the skin on. Top with the salt and cover to allow steam to develop and help cook the potato pieces.
    cooking sweet potato for making breakfast hash
  • After 5 minutes, stir a couple of times, then add the kernels of corn, diced bell pepper, and water. The corn used in this recipe was from fresh ears of corn with the kernels removed. Cover and cook for another 4 minutes.
    corn and bell peppers added to breakfast hash
  • sweet corn and bell pepeprs added to sweet potato in making breakfast hash
  • Remove the cover and mix in the garlic, thyme, smoked paprika and black pepper. Continue cooking for another 6 to 8 minutes, tossing every 2 to 3 minutes to combine all of the flavours.
    thyme, garlic and smoked paprika added to breakfast hash
  • sweet potato breakfast hash on traeger flat rock griddle
  • Turn the heat up to medium-high and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes to allow some charring and caramelization to happen with the corn and sweet potato.
    sweet potato vegan breakfast hash
  • Finish by tossing in the chopped scallions, mix, and serve.
    vegetarian sweet potato and corn hash
  • incredible sweet potato and corn breakfast hash
  • If you enjoyed this recipe, may I suggest you give the Charred Sweet Corn Porridge Recipe a try? Along with the Ultimate Curry Corn, Grilled Corn Salad, and my Grilled Corn recipes, these are all great ways to enjoy corn. The perfect way to end the summer.
    perfect summer breakfast hash
  • I would love to hear from you, especially if you have a unique way of making this Corn and Sweet Potato Hash, in the comments below.
    summertime vegan breakfast hash recipe

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Frequently Asked Questions

 
Can I use frozen corn instead of fresh corn in corn and sweet potato hash?
Yes. The original recipe uses fresh ears of corn with the kernels removed, particularly because sweet corn is at its peak in summer. Frozen corn can be considered when fresh corn is not available, although the recipe was developed around fresh seasonal corn.
Can I make corn and sweet potato hash in a frying pan?
Yes. Although I made this recipe on my Traeger Flatrock propane griddle, the recipe can also be done indoors in a frying pan on the stovetop.
Can I make this sweet potato and corn hash without a griddle?
Yes. A frying pan works effectively and easily. The original recipe also notes that it can be done on a sheet pan in the oven.
Do I have to peel the sweet potato?
No. The recipe specifically uses sweet potato with the skin on. If you keep the skin, be sure to wash the sweet potato well before cutting it into large chunks.
What other Caribbean corn recipes should I try?
If you enjoy this Corn and Sweet Potato Hash, I suggest trying my Charred Sweet Corn Recipe, Ultimate Curry Corn, Grilled Corn Salad, and my other Grilled Corn recipes.
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