Gelatin Free Cilantro-Lime Sweet Potato Egg Hash
This skillet hash is the kind of breakfast that makes you want to linger at the table — golden, crispy-edged sweet potatoes layered with smoky spices, soft peppers, and eggs nestled right into the pan. The combination of cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric gives it a warm, earthy depth, while a hit of fresh lime juice and cilantro at the end keeps everything bright and lively. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly whole and plant- or egg-based, so there's nothing hidden to second-guess — no packaged shortcuts, no gelatin-based thickeners, no additives of any kind. That makes it a genuinely easy win for anyone navigating labels at the grocery store, because the ingredient list is exactly what it looks like. The cast iron skillet does the heavy lifting, building a caramelized crust on the sweet potatoes that you simply can't rush — and absolutely shouldn't. Finished with creamy avocado slices and an extra squeeze of lime, it's the kind of one-pan meal that works just as well for a lazy weekend brunch as it does for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1.5 lbs sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
- 4–6 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
For serving
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sweet potato cubes in a single layer, season with ¼ tsp of the salt, and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, until the undersides are golden and beginning to crisp. Stir and continue cooking for another 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cubes are tender when pierced with a fork and browned on most sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent, about 5–6 minutes.
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