Carnitas Sweet Potato Hash

Servings

4

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Category

Carnitas

Healthy and hearty. This plant-based hash combines tender and smoky Carnitas with sweet, fresh veggies, and fluffy Just Egg™ for a scrumptious, protein-packed meal.

Carnitas Sweet Potato Hash

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil 
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” cubes 
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt 
  • 2 cups Barvecue Carnitas 
  • 1/2 cup Just Egg 
  • Fresh cilantro for garnishing

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook Carnitas according to package instructions while prepping veggies. When done, transfer Carnitas to a bowl and set aside.

  2. In same large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the sweet potato cubes to the skillet and fry for about 5 minutes. Make sure to turn occasionally when starting to brown. If sweet potatoes brown too quickly, reduce heat slightly.
  4. Add peppers and onions to the skillet and continue to cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in a separate small skillet, cook Just Egg until it reaches preferred consistency.
  6. Add cooked Carnitas and Just Egg to large skillet and cook until everything is thoroughly heated. Season with salt.
  7. Top with fresh cilantro and serve.