Apple, Chayote & Sweet Potato Hash

1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil
1 chayote, peeled, pit removed and diced
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
3 large apples, cored, unpeeled and diced (suggest Fuji, Gala or Golden Delicious)
6 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces
½ cup onion, finely chopped
1 poblano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

4 eggs
Optional garnish: chopped chives, cilantro or parsley

Preheat oven to 425° F.

Grease a large roasting pan with ½ a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chayote and sweet potato into the pan and drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over the vegetables. Stir well to coat with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast uncovered for 30 minutes.

In a medium saute pan, cook bacon at medium high heat until crispy and golden brown. Using a slotted spoon remove cooked bacon from pan, carefully transfer grease into a heat proof bowl. Keep approximately one teaspoon of rendered bacon fat in the saute pan and return to medium heat. Add onions and peppers and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat to cool slightly.

Remove roasting pan from oven. Add in the apples, bacon and pepper-onion mixture and stir well. Return to oven and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and golden brown. Serve hash with poached or fried egg and garnish with chopped herbs if you wish.

Servings: 4

Prep and cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 160 Total fat: 6g Saturated fat: 1.5 g Trans Fat: 0 g Calories from fat: 50 Protein: 3g

Carbohydrates: 25g Cholesterol: 5mg Dietary Fiber: 5g Sodium: 270mg