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High-Protein Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash Recipe

High-Protein Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash Recipe


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  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Whip up this sweet potato breakfast hash for a morning meal that brings serious comfort to your breakfast table. Crispy potatoes, caramelized onions, and perfectly seasoned eggs make this hearty dish a total game-changer for weekend brunches.


Ingredients

Scale

Primary Ingredients:

  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 2 cups fresh Spinach
  • 1 medium Onion

Vegetable Ingredients:

  • 1 red Bell Pepper
  • 1 green Bell Pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic

Seasoning and Garnish Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 Avocado

Instructions

  1. Grab 2 medium sweet potatoes and peel them carefully. Dice the potatoes into uniform ½-inch cubes to ensure even cooking.
  2. Chop 1 red bell pepper and 1 green bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces. Dice 1 medium onion and mince 2 garlic cloves finely.
  3. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet. Heat the skillet to medium heat (375°F) for about 2 minutes until the oil shimmers.
  4. Add diced sweet potatoes to the hot skillet. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the potatoes.
  5. Cook sweet potatoes for 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes to prevent sticking. Ensure the potatoes develop a golden-brown crust.
  6. Toss chopped onions, red and green bell peppers, and minced garlic into the skillet. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
  7. Drop 2 cups fresh spinach into the skillet. Gently fold the spinach into the hash until it wilts completely, about 2 minutes.
  8. If adding eggs, create 4 small wells in the hash. Crack 1 large egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook for 5 minutes at medium-low heat (325°F).
  9. Slide the hash onto serving plates. Top with slices from 1 ripe avocado as a fresh garnish.

Notes

  • Dice sweet potatoes into uniform, small cubes to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the hash.
  • Use cast iron or a heavy-bottomed skillet to get a nice crispy exterior on the sweet potatoes without burning them.
  • For a protein boost, add cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or diced ham to the hash before adding the eggs.
  • To make this dish gluten-free and Whole30 compliant, skip the eggs and use ghee instead of olive oil for additional flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Sautéed
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 185 mg