Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Hash with Onions

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Sweet potatoes caramelized with caramelized onions and a touch of maple, served with a sprinkle of fresh thyme. This american-inspired whole30 ready in about 25 minutes pairs medium, finely diced yellow onion, olive oil, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, 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 cups, diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and 1/2 tsp sea salt, then cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes begin to soften and brown at the edges.
2. Step 2: Add finely diced yellow onion and cook for 5 more minutes until onions are translucent and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp chopped thyme. Cook for 2 minutes more until syrup coats the potatoes evenly and caramelizes slightly.