Teresa's Recipes
Enhanced Spinach and Sweet Potato Hash
This vibrant and nutritious Spinach and Sweet Potato Hash is a delightful way to start your day! Bursting with flavors from earthy sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic, this dish is not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and nutrients. Topped with perfectly cooked eggs, it's a satisfying breakfast or brunch option that will leave you feeling energized and ready to take on the day. Historically, hash dishes originated as a way to use up leftovers, making them a great way to creatively repurpose ingredients while reducing waste.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 medium, peeled and diced Sweet potatoes
- 1 medium, diced Onion
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 4 cups, chopped Fresh spinach
- 4 large Eggs
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Cayenne pepper
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Breakfast/Brunch
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 38g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Sugar: 5g
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook them, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Next, add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until it wilts down, about 2 minutes.
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix everything well to ensure the flavors combine.
- Create 4 wells in the hash mixture, making space for the eggs. Crack an egg into each well.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness, about 5-7 minutes for medium eggs.
- Serve the spinach and sweet potato hash hot, with the eggs on top. Enjoy your delicious, hearty breakfast!
Tips
- For added flavor, consider adding crumbled feta cheese or avocado on top before serving.
- Feel free to mix in other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra color and nutrients.
- You can also swap out the eggs for a vegan alternative like tofu scramble for a plant-based version.