Capsaicin Free Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
Mornings just got a serious upgrade with this hearty, colorful skillet packed with ground pork, sweet potatoes, and a rainbow of vegetables. The warm spice blend — turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon — delivers real depth and complexity without a trace of heat, making it a genuinely satisfying option for anyone who needs to steer clear of capsaicin. So many savory breakfast dishes lean on chili powder, paprika, or hot sauce for their kick, but this one proves you don't need any of that to build bold, craveable flavor. The sweet potatoes get beautifully golden and caramelized in coconut oil before being folded back in with the pork, carrots, zucchini, and wilted spinach for a hash that's as nourishing as it is delicious. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end ties everything together with just enough brightness to make every bite pop. It's a one-skillet wonder that works just as well for a weekend brunch as it does for a weekday meal-prep situation.
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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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