Artificial Food Coloring Free Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
Mornings get a serious upgrade when sweet potatoes, ground pork, and a rainbow of fresh vegetables come together in one sizzling skillet. The warm spice blend of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon gives every bite a deeply savory, subtly earthy flavor that feels anything but ordinary for breakfast. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — no processed seasonings, no store-bought spice blends with mystery additives, and absolutely nothing that could sneak artificial dyes onto your plate. That matters more than people realize, since pre-packaged hash mixes and flavored sausages are common culprits for hidden colorings. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens the whole dish and ties the flavors together in a way that tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did. Baby spinach wilts right into the pan in the final minutes, adding color and nutrition without any extra work. It's a genuinely satisfying, one-skillet meal that proves eating clean doesn't mean eating boring.
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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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