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sweet potato breakfast hash

sweet potato breakfast hash

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Press a sweet potato cube flat against the pan — if it releases easily, it has a crust. If it sticks, give it another minute.

Serves
2
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget-Friendly
Calories
340
Carbs
52g
Protein
10g
Fat
11g

Flavor Profile

🍠 Sweet and caramelized from roasted sweet potato
🌶️ Smoky and warm from smoked paprika
🧅 Savory and aromatic from sautéed onion
🫘 Hearty and earthy from black beans
🌿 Fresh and bright from cilantro

Ingredients

🍠 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced small
🫘 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
🌶️ 1 red bell pepper, diced
🧅 1 small yellow onion, diced
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🌿 Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

01

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and nearly tender.

02

Add onion and bell pepper and cook 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper and cook 1 minute.

03

Add black beans and cook 3 minutes until heated through. Serve topped with fresh cilantro.

🧬 Food Science

Sweet potatoes are one of the highest natural sources of beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body and plays a critical role in immune function and eye health.

Pair It

🥂 Black coffee or fresh green juice pairs perfectly with the smoky, savory flavors.
🍽️ Serve alongside sliced avocado or fresh fruit for a complete breakfast.