Cajun-Style Smoked Paprika Sweet Potato Hash
Hearty roasted sweet potatoes with smoky paprika and bell peppers, finished with a touch of fresh thyme. This Cajun-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, peeled and diced sweet potatoes
- 1, diced red bell pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes and bell pepper with olive oil, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Spread mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, flipping once halfway, until potatoes are golden and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Step 3: Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
