Sweet Potato and Veggie Breakfast Hash
Crispy-edged sweet potatoes tossed with bell peppers, onion, and smoky spices make a satisfying savory breakfast skillet.
Sodium note
This vegetable-forward hash has roughly 40 mg sodium per serving from naturally occurring sources. Skip pre-seasoned hash browns from the freezer aisle, which often add 300+ mg per serving.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Method
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the diced sweet potatoes in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until browned and beginning to soften.
- 3
Add the bell peppers and onion, and continue cooking for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- 4
Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
- 6
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot, topped with a fried egg if desired.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
- Calories
- 230
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbs
- 35 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Sodium
- 40 mg per serving
Nutrition and sodium information is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredients, brands, serving sizes and preparation methods. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
Substitutions
- Use regular russet potatoes in place of sweet potatoes if preferred.
- Swap bell peppers for diced zucchini or mushrooms.
- Add black beans (no-salt-added, drained and rinsed) for extra protein and fiber.
Tips
- Let the sweet potatoes sit undisturbed for a couple minutes at a time to get better browning and crispy edges.
- Dice the sweet potatoes uniformly so they cook evenly.
- This hash reheats well in a skillet the next day for a quick breakfast.
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