Sweet Potato and Kale Hash Brunch
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A great start to the day, a sweet potato and kale hash served with a crispy fried egg and optional crispy bacon
Serves: 1
  • 1 Sweet potato (about the size of your hand, if it's medium size)
  • Large handful of kale (chopped)
  • ¼ onion, chopped or grated
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • pinch chilli flakes, optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Knob butter
  • Optional crispy bacon to serve
  1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC/Gas Mark 5
  2. If you are feeling really prepared do step one the night before and leave the unpeeled sweet potato in the fridge, otherwise par boil the sweet potato in boiling water for 8 minutes
  3. Remove from the water and leave to cool until it can be peeled without burning you
  4. Grate the sweet potato into a colander and squeeze out the excess moisture,
  5. Put the sweet potato into a bowl and add the kale, onion, cumin seeds, chilli flakes, salt and pepper and mix well with your hands
  6. Melt the knob of butter in an oven safe small frying pan and put the sweet potato mixture into the pan-gently frying it stirring for a minute and then press the mixture down to make a cake shape. The deeper it is the longer it will take to cook.
  7. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the has is cooked
  8. Serve with a crispy fried egg on top and if you like bacon add a sprinkle of freshly cooked streaky bacon rasher pieces
Recipe by Cherished By Me at http://cherishedbyme.com/2016/11/sweet-potato-and-kale-hash-brunch/