Walnut Free Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
This hearty breakfast hash is the kind of morning meal that makes you actually want to get out of bed — sweet, savory, and loaded with color from tender sweet potato cubes, crisp-edged carrots, and wilted baby spinach. Ground pork brings satisfying richness while turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon layer in a warm, subtly spiced depth that feels anything but ordinary. The whole thing comes together in a single skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying your morning. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of walnuts and any walnut-derived ingredients — no substitutions needed, no label-scanning required. The apple cider vinegar added at the end is a small but brilliant touch, brightening all those earthy flavors and tying the dish together. A handful of fresh parsley on top adds a pop of freshness that makes it feel almost restaurant-worthy. It's the kind of wholesome, filling hash you'll want on rotation all week long.
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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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