sweet potato hash with italian sausage

5 sweet potatoes, diced small
2 perservative free italian sausages (i like to use pre-cooked neiman ranch), casings removed and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lg yellow onion, chopped
2 tbl pure organic maple syrup
salt and pepper

cook sweet potatoes in boiling water until tender. remove and drain.

heat olive oil in saute pan and add onion and garlic. cook on med low heat until caramelized. add sausage and cook. throw in sweet potatoes and add maple syrup. season with salt and pepper to taste.