Crispy Sweet Potato Rösti

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for added flavor)
• Fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme) for garnish
• about 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 cups packed coarsely grated sweet potato (from about 2 medium-sized potatoes, skin-on)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper