Artificial Flavors Free Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
This hearty skillet breakfast is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — ground pork, sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, and a handful of warm spices — so you never have to squint at a label wondering what "natural flavors" actually means. Every element on the ingredient list is exactly what it says it is, which makes this a genuinely stress-free morning meal. The sweet potatoes get golden and caramelized at the edges before joining sautéed onion, carrot, zucchini, and seasoned pork in one satisfying pan. Turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and ginger bring a warm, slightly exotic depth that makes this feel far more special than your average hash. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up, and a handful of wilted baby spinach sneaks in some greens without anyone complaining. It's the kind of breakfast that keeps you full for hours and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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4 servings
For the hash
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb total), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sweet potato cubes in a single layer and cook, stirring only every 2–3 minutes, until golden on the edges and just tender when pierced with a fork, about 10–12 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil to the skillet. Add the onion and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent and the carrots have begun to soften, about 5–6 minutes.
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