Rice Free Sweet Potato Hash Browns

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.5

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Sweet potato hash browns are the kind of breakfast upgrade that makes you wonder why you ever settled for the plain potato version. Shredding, wringing out every drop of moisture, and pressing the mixture into firm patties in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet is the secret to that deeply golden, crispy crust — no shortcuts, just technique. Coconut oil brings a subtle richness to each patty, while turmeric and ginger add a warm, earthy depth that makes these taste far more interesting than anything you'd pull from a freezer bag. Garlic rounds everything out so each bite has real savory backbone beneath that caramelized exterior. For anyone navigating a grain-free or rice-free lifestyle, hash browns can be a surprisingly tricky category — many packaged versions sneak in fillers or are processed on shared lines — but this recipe is built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients you can see and trust. Finish with a scatter of fresh chives and serve them straight off the pan while the edges are still crackling.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled
3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
¾ tsp fine sea salt
2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Grate the peeled sweet potatoes on the large holes of a box grater (or use a food processor with a shredding disc) into a large mixing bowl.
2
Transfer the shredded sweet potato to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, gather the edges, and wring firmly over the sink until no more liquid drips out. Return the dried shreds to the bowl — the drier the shreds, the crispier the hash browns.

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