Sweet Potato, Apple and Bacon Hash {recipe}

Never did I think while doing the Whole 30 Challenge would I share a recipe, but I had a few people ask me about the sweet potato hash I posted, Wednesday, and I knew I had to share.

Truth be told, I am not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, unless they're fries, because Nikki likes all the things fried; duh. But this hash for breakfast is dee-lish, and I can't get enough. It is so filling, ya'll! One of the things that the book, It Starts With Food, suggests is eating a hearty breakfast to start your day. I mean, I have heard that my entire life, right? But prior to the Whole 30, I had two egg "muffins" and coffee for breakfast, most mornings and that was it. I was so proud that I could get my breakfast in at under 300 calories; not smart on my part.

After trying to find something other than eggs for breakfast, I stumbled upon this recipe, and it is now part of our regular breakfast rotation. You don't need to be on a "diet" to enjoy this hash, either. Though if you are doing the Whole 30, make sure to use sugar free bacon, pancetta, or once I used prosciutto in a pinch {things I never thought I'd say}. I like to top my hash with an egg or two, for added protein.

Sweet Potato, Apple and Bacon Hash

Ingredients:

6 ounces bacon, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large apple {or 2 small}, cut into cubes that are no bigger than 1 inch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1-2 tablespoons coconut oil, butter, ghee, or other solid cooking fat {used mostly for the sweet potatos}
1 large sweet potato {or 2-3 small}, peeled and cut into cubes that are no bigger than 1 inch
1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced

To make:

In a medium skillet over medium to medium-low heat, cook diced bacon 3-5 minutes, until crispy.
Remove bacon, but leave fat in pan.
Add onion, apples, and cinnamon. Cook until soft, about 7 minutes.
Remove from pan and add to reserved bacon. Set aside.
If pan is dry add 1-2 tablespoons fat and allow to melt. Add sweet potatoes to pan and allow to cook undisturbed for 2 minutes.
Stir, allow to cook for another 2 minutes undisturbed.
Continue cooking sweet potatoes, stirring as needed, allowing all sides to brown and not burn, until soft {about 5-6 more minutes, about 10 minutes total}.
Add reserved bacon, onion, and apples back to pan. Add sage and stir to combine and warm throughout.
Serves 2-3


Enjoy!
Nichole

**recipe from Gutsy By Nature