Charoset-Spiced Sweet Potato and Apple Hash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A warm, fragrant hash combining sweet potatoes and apples with traditional charoset spices, perfect as a vegetarian Passover side dish or brunch option. This Mediterranean-inspired Passover recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, apples, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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 (about 1 lb), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes apples
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup, roughly chopped walnuts
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 2 peeled and diced sweet potatoes (1/2-inch cubes) and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender but not mushy.
2. Step 2: Add 2 peeled and diced apples (1/2-inch cubes) to the skillet along with 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground allspice, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well to coat and cook for 5 more minutes until apples are softened and spices are fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/3 cup roughly chopped walnuts and cook for 2 additional minutes to warm the nuts and release their aroma.
4. Step 4: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the hash. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and toss gently to combine.
5. Step 5: Serve warm as a flavorful vegetarian side dish that echoes the sweet and spiced elements of Passover charoset.