Herb-Roasted Sweet Potato Hash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

Crispy roasted sweet potatoes mixed with caramelized onions and fresh herbs, offering a vibrant and nutrient-packed start to your day. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, combines sweet potatoes, yellow onion, olive oil into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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 large, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss 2 large peeled and diced sweet potatoes (1/2-inch cubes) with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet.
2. Step 2: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer and roast for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway, until tender and golden at the edges.
3. Step 3: While the sweet potatoes roast, sauté 1 diced medium yellow onion in a skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until caramelized and soft.
4. Step 4: Stir 1 tsp dried thyme and 1 tsp dried rosemary into the caramelized onions, then add the roasted sweet potatoes and toss to combine. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley and cook for 1 minute until heated through.