Trader Joe’s Holiday Hash Recipe

This Trader Joe’s Holiday Hash recipe is an easy and fresh copycat, which is made with diced butternut squash and sweet potatoes. It’s the perfect holiday meal prep shortcut, ready in about 20 minutes.

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Trader Joe’s Holiday Hash Ingredients

• 1 cup diced sweet potatoes
• 1 cup diced butternut squash
• 1 cup diced celery
• ¾ cup diced red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced rosemary
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced sage

How To Make Trader Joe’s Holiday Hash

1. Peel the vegetables: Using a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife, carefully peel the butternut squash and sweet potato. It’s often easier to cut the squash in half before peeling.
2. Dice the ingredients: Cube the butternut squash and sweet potatoes into very small dice (about ½-1 centimeter). Dice the celery and red onion into slightly larger pieces (1-2 centimeters). This size difference helps all the vegetables cook evenly.
3. Combine the hash: In a large bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes, butternut squash, celery, red onion, minced rosemary, parsley, and sage. Stir everything together until the herbs are evenly distributed.
4. Store or use: The hash is now ready to be used in your favorite recipes or stored for later.

Recipe Tips

• How do I get the dicing perfect? The key is the size difference. The harder vegetables (squash, sweet potato) need to be smaller so they cook at the same rate as the softer celery and onion.
• Can I use a food processor? It’s not recommended if you want distinct cubes. A food processor will create a rough, uneven chop. For the best texture, dicing by hand is worth the effort.
• Can I make this ahead of time? Absolutely! This hash is designed for meal prep. You can store the raw, mixed hash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
• What other herbs can I use? Fresh thyme would be a wonderful addition or substitution for any of the herbs listed.

How to Use Holiday Hash

This versatile mix is a fantastic shortcut for many dishes. Here are a few ideas:

• Roast it: Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
• Sauté for breakfast: Cook in a skillet with some butter and serve alongside or underneath fried or poached eggs.
• Add to soups and stews: Use it as a flavorful base (a mirepoix with a festive twist) for winter soups.
• Bulk up grain bowls: Mix the roasted hash with quinoa, farro, or rice and a light vinaigrette.

How To Store Holiday Hash

• Refrigerate: Store the raw hash in an airtight container or a sealed bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freeze: For longer storage, spread the hash in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer the frozen hash to a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 3 months.

Holiday Hash Nutrition Facts

• Serving: 1 cup
• Calories: 65 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 0g
• Fiber: 3g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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