Nitrate & Nitrite Free Basil & Oregano Turkey Breakfast Hash
Breakfast hash is one of those one-pan meals that feels indulgent but comes together with nothing more than fresh vegetables, ground turkey, and good olive oil. Conventional breakfast meats like sausage and bacon are loaded with curing agents that make them off-limits for anyone avoiding nitrates and nitrites, but this recipe sidesteps all of that entirely ā ground turkey is the protein here, seasoned simply with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Sweet potato brings natural sweetness and hearty body, while zucchini and red bell pepper add color and a little crunch that keeps every bite interesting. Garlic-infused olive oil ties the whole skillet together with a savory depth that makes you forget you're not missing anything. A hit of fresh lemon juice and torn basil leaves stirred in at the very end brighten everything up and give the dish a surprisingly fresh, almost Mediterranean finish. It's the kind of breakfast that works just as well for a lazy weekend brunch as it does for a quick weeknight dinner when you need something satisfying without a lot of fuss.
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, divided
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tsp sea salt, divided
- Ā½ tsp black pepper
- 1 lb sweet potato (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into Ā½-inch dice
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into Ā½-inch dice
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Ā¼ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Ā¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground turkey, 1/2 tsp of the salt, and the black pepper. Cook, breaking the meat into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest cluster reads 165Ā°F (74Ā°C), about 7ā8 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused olive oil. Add the diced sweet potato and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring every 2 minutes, until the sweet potato is golden at the edges and just tender when pierced with a fork, about 10ā12 minutes.
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