BRUNCH: SWEET POTATO & PLANTAIN HASH WITH A FRIED EGG

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 INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 egg
1 ripe plantain cut into ½” cubes
1 medium sized sweet potato cut into ½” cubes
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped
5 small mushrooms sliced & diced
Salt, crushed red and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

• Preheat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes, and place a lid on the pan. 

• Allow the potatoes to cook covered for about 8 minutes.

• Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium high. Add plantains, onions, mushrooms and bell peppers with the second Tbsp of olive oil drizzled over and cook for 12 - 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and vegetables turn golden brown.

• Season with salt, crushed red and black peppers.

• Top with a fried egg, prepared to your liking.

          Enjoy!

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