Breakfast

Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash with Poached Eggs

Start your day with this vibrant and wholesome Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash, perfectly topped with delicately poached eggs. This super easy recipe combines tender sweet potatoes, aromatic onions, and bell peppers for a flavorful, healthy, and satisfying meal that's simple to prepare with common ingredients.

Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash with Poached Eggs
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
26 min
Total time
41 min
Servings:
4
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1Ingredients

  • 2 largeSweet potatoes
  • 1 mediumYellow onion
  • 1 mediumRed bell pepper
  • 2 clovesGarlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoonsOlive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoonSalt
  • 0.3 teaspoonBlack pepper
  • 4 eggsLarge eggs
  • 1 tablespoonWhite vinegar
  • 2 tablespoonsFresh parsley or chives

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Dice the yellow onion and red bell pepper (if using). Mince the garlic cloves.

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  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes until they begin to soften and lightly brown.

    9 min
  3. 3

    Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Continue to cook for another 6 minutes, stirring periodically, until the onion is translucent and the bell pepper has softened.

    6 min
  4. 4

    Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let the hash cook for an additional 6 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender, stirring once.

    7 min
  5. 5

    While the hash finishes cooking, prepare the poached eggs. Fill a medium saucepan with about 3-4 inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add the white vinegar. Carefully crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin.

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  6. 6

    Gently slide each egg from its bowl into the simmering water. Cook for 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk, or longer for a firmer yolk. Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the poached eggs from the water and drain any excess water.

    4 min
  7. 7

    Divide the sweet potato hash evenly among four plates. Top each serving with a freshly poached egg. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives, if desired. Serve immediately.

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