Maryland Crab and Sweet Potato Hash
A hearty breakfast dish combining sweet potatoes, crab meat, and a smoky paprika seasoning for a coastal twist. This American-inspired seafood recipe (vegetarian-option), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, crab meat (cooked), onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 600g) sweet potatoes
- 1 lb (16 oz) crab meat (cooked)
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup, diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cube sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Step 2: Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender, flipping halfway.
- Step 3: In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell peppers for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 4: Add crab meat, paprika, and remaining salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through. Stir in roasted sweet potatoes and parsley; mix well before serving.
