Description
A hearty and nutritious one-pan breakfast or brunch dish featuring tender sweet potatoes, wilted kale, and savory aromatics, often topped with a perfectly cooked egg.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 large Yellow Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 large Sweet Potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), washed and cut into a ½-inch dice
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 bunch Lacinato or Curly Kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
- 1 cup cooked Ham, diced (optional)
- 4–6 large Eggs
- Optional garnishes: Fresh parsley, chopped scallions, or avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced sweet potatoes to the skillet, spreading them in an even layer. Cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes to develop a crust.
- Sprinkle sweet potatoes with smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Continue cooking for 10-15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes, until potatoes are tender and browned.
- If using ham, add it to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Add chopped kale to the skillet. Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes until wilted and tender.
- Create wells in the hash mixture and crack an egg into each. Cover the skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 4-6 minutes, until egg whites are set and yolks are runny.
- Serve the sweet potato kale hash immediately, topped with the eggs and optional garnishes.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potatoes are diced uniformly for even cooking.
- Do not crowd the pan when cooking sweet potatoes to achieve a crispy texture.
- Pat sweet potatoes dry after rinsing to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- For a vegan option, omit eggs and ham, and add chickpeas or black beans.
- Other greens like spinach or Swiss chard can be substituted for kale.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: One-Pan Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350-450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: Good source
- Protein: Solid amount
- Cholesterol: N/A