Black Pepper Free Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
Warm, savory, and packed with color, this skillet hash is the kind of breakfast that actually keeps you full until lunch. Sweet potato cubes get golden and caramelized in coconut oil before joining seasoned ground pork, tender carrots, zucchini, and a handful of wilted baby spinach — it's a full meal in one pan. The seasoning leans on turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon for a warmly spiced, aromatic flavor that feels anything but boring, and a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end ties everything together with a subtle brightness. For anyone avoiding black pepper, this recipe is genuinely satisfying proof that you don't need it to build deep, complex flavor. So many spice blends and sausage-based hashes sneak it in, which makes a from-scratch skillet like this one such a reliable option. Everything here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no guesswork about what's in your bowl. Finish it with a scatter of fresh parsley and you've got a breakfast that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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