Harvest Hash

This twist on the classic potato hash kicks the fiber and phytonutrients into high gear with the addition of carrots and apples! The optional warming spices can further benefit your health through supporting your circulatory system and reducing systemic inflammation. Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium potatoes, diced small

• 1 apple, diced

• 1–2 carrots, diced

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 tsp salt (to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

• ¼ tsp thyme or rosemary (optional)

• Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional, but great with the apple)

Directions:

1. Start the potatoes by heating a large skillet over medium heat with 1–2 tbsp oil. Add potatoes, sprinkle with salt, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes have started to brown. 

2. Add carrots and onions into the pan and add a little bit of olive oil on top, then gently stir carrots and onions in with potatoes and cook for another 7 minutes until tender, stirring every minute or two to make sure nothing gets overcooked and all vegetables are tender. 

3. Next, add apples, black pepper, paprika, herbs and a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg, if you so desire. Cook for 3 minutes until the apples are tender, but no further.

4. Crisp the hash by pressing down on the mix with your spatula, applying pressure to the top of the whole pan full and allow the mix to sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes. This step is important as this is where and when you’ll get the crisp, crunchy texture! 

5. After 2-3 minutes, flip all of the hash and repeat step 4 with the new side of the hash. 

6. Season to taste. 

Optional: This hot hash is delicious solo but even better topped with a fried egg!