Mushroom Free Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
This hearty breakfast hash is the kind of morning meal that actually keeps you full — sweet, savory, and packed with real ingredients from the very first bite. Caramelized sweet potato cubes, seasoned ground pork, and a colorful mix of carrots, zucchini, and wilted spinach all come together in a single skillet, making cleanup as easy as the cooking itself. The warm spice blend of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon gives the whole dish a gently aromatic depth that feels anything but ordinary for breakfast. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and ties the flavors together beautifully. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden fungi sneaking into your morning routine — this one is completely clear of mushrooms and mushroom-derived ingredients. It works just as well for a weekend brunch as it does for meal-prepped weekday mornings reheated in the skillet.
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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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