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    Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet

    Published Jan 11, 2017 · Modified: Aug 9, 2023 · by Jacqueline Piper · 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet | Fill your breakfast bowl with spiced sweet potato, extra veggies, and a perfectly fried egg.

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    This is one of my favorite dishes. I am a savory breakfast person.  I always choose eggs and toast over pancakes or waffles.  What do you choose? If you like pancakes, check out this Triple Chocolate Pancake recipe on my site - it's a great one.

    If you're #teamsavory, and possibly on a mission to be a healthier new you this year, (even if you're not, it's still delicious) then try out this recipe.  

    If you cut the potatoes pretty small, they hardly take any time at all to cook.  This breakfast takes probably about 20 minutes or so.

    How to make a sweet potato skillet

    First I fry the potatoes with the onions and some spices, then add in whatever else I feel like that day.  Usually some bell pepper, mushrooms, a bit of protein, and then top it with a fried egg. Perfection.

    Also good with some avocado, sour cream or cheese on top.

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    Love potatoes for breakfast? Try my Cheesy Potato Rosti.

    Recipe

    Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet

    Jacqueline Piper
    5 from 1 vote
    Sweet potato breakfast skillet with spices and fried egg.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Servings 1

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 small sweet potato (chopped small)
    • 1 small onion (chopped)
    • 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil
    • Other vegetables of your choice (spinach, mushroom, bell pepper, etc.)
    • ½ teaspoon chilli powder
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • salt and pepper (to taste)
    • 1 large egg
    • Cooked meat (if desired)
    • Sriracha Hot Sauce (for garnish, optional)
    • Lime juice (for serving, optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • Heat a non-stick pan over medium high. Melt the coconut oil then fry the potato and onion, stirring for about 10-12 minutes, or until potato starts to soften.
    • Add your other vegetables, any cooked meat you need to warm up, and the spices. Cook for a few more minutes to warm everything through.
    • Plate the potato mix, then heat more oil in the frying pan. Fry your egg how you like it. Set on top of the potatoes.
    • Garnish with lime juice and sriracha, if desired. (Also good with avocado, sour cream, or cheese)

    Notes

    Try your favorite spices.
    Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat in a skillet or in the microwave.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 18gFat: 21gFiber: 16gSugar: 9gCalcium: 159mgIron: 5mg

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    Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used.

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    Hi I'm Jacqueline

    I've been blogging for 10 years as I learn how to cook from scratch. I share my recipes to help you create easy, delicious, and (mostly) healthy food. I love fresh ingredients, spicy noodles, anything on toast, and reading a new cookbook with a glass of wine at my cabin. I'm so glad you've joined me.

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    1. Agness of Run Agness Run

      January 20, 2017 at 2:23 pm

      It looks amazing Jacqueline! Very healthy and delicious, must prepare for my tomorrow's breakfast!

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      • pipercooks

        January 20, 2017 at 4:20 pm

        Thanks, hope you love it too!

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