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Quick and Easy Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

This Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash is quick, easy, and packed with flavor and nutrition. A perfect vegetarian or vegan breakfast ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Easy Caribbean Recipes, In Season, Weeknight Dinners
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large Japanese sweet potatoes washed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 sprigs thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
  • 1 medium onion cut chunky
  • 1 medium bell pepper cut chunky
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 3 scallions roughly chopped

Instructions
 

  • You may peel the skin off the sweet potatoes or keep it with the skin on offering concentrated amounts of fiber, antioxidants, and minerals compared to the flesh alone. Cut into 1 inch pieces. Rinse and keep covered in water if peeling in advance.
  • Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over low heat. Add the wet sweet potato cubes along with the thyme, black pepper, salt, smoked paprika, and hot pepper flakes. I prefer using sweet and smoky Spanish Pimenton
    cubed sweet potato for making breakfast hash
  • Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 7 minutes to allow the potatoes to steam and soften.
    seasoned sweet potato for making breakfast hash
  • Create a space in the center of the pan and add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and scallions. You may add any vegetable of choice here if you wish.
    sweet potato hash with added diced onion, garlic and bell peppers for making breakfast hash
  • Stir everything together, leave the pan uncovered, and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fully cooked and the vegetables reach your desired texture.
  • Taste and adjust the salt if needed. Serve hot and enjoy.
    caribbean sweet potato breakfast hash
  • Optional: About 5 minutes after adding the vegetables, you can create small wells in the hash, crack in eggs, cover, and cook for 4 minutes to make a complete breakfast. Top the eggs with more smoked paprika, black pepper and salt.
    finished sweet potato breakfast hash

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash ahead of time?
Yes, you can cook the hash ahead and reheat it in a skillet or microwave. It’s best to add eggs fresh if using them.
What can I add to make this more Caribbean-style?
Salted cod, smoked meats, or a teaspoon of Caribbean green seasoning (when you add the garlic) will give this Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash a Caribbean twist.
Can I use regular sweet potatoes instead of Japanese sweet potatoes?
Yes, regular orange-fleshed sweet potatoes work well, though the flavor will be slightly sweeter. Sweet Potatoes can also be called Yams in North America. 
Is Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash vegan?
The base recipe is completely vegan. Just avoid adding eggs or meat-based toppings.
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