I’ve been trying to mix up my breakfast choices a little more because I’m such a creature of habit and these Sweet Potato Hash Browns hit the spot. Smoothies and oatmeal variations are my usual choices since they are so quick, filling, and nutrient-dense. But there are many other plant-based recipes for breakfast and this Sweet Potato Hash Brown recipe is one of them.
Have a look at the recipe index for some other breakfast ideas. You won’t feel deprived at all when you make these hearty, delicious sweet potato hash browns.
Toasty, sweet, smoky, and savory…..overall just satisfying. This recipe doesn’t use oil to keep this authentically no fat dish to splurge on.
Serve for breakfast or any meal of the day. Use the lighter sweet potato or the bright orange yams (actually I think they both are sweet potatoes.) As you may know, they are full of excellent plant-based nutrition.
Not only are these babies dynamic, but sweet spuds also offer a super-packed powerful punch of plant-based nutrition. Sweet potatoes (and yams) are an excellent source of vitamin A, in the form of beta-carotene, which is what feeds and nourishes our skin.
They are also a very good source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese, copper, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6. Additionally, they are a good source of potassium (which makes sweet potatoes a great post-workout snack), niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
Look no further! Here are a few more sweet potato recipes:
- Cauliflower Sweet Potato Mash
- Sweet Potato Veggie Lasagna
- Sweet Potatoes with Swiss Chard
- Greek Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Black Bean Sweet Potato Quesadilla
You might be interested in a couple of videos on this healthy tuber from nutritionfacts.org (see below). It’s a great website with loads of great videos on nutrition studies. Click on the photos below to see each video. Any way you cook them, sweet potatoes are a great choice.
I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Sweet Potato Hash Browns recipe! If you have a photo, post it on my Instagram page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking
The benefits of eating sweet potatoes
Here are a couple of great short videos on the healthy benefits of sweet potatoes. Anti-cancer Potential of Sweet Potato Proteins
The Best Way to Cook Sweet Potatoes 
This recipe is Certified Plantricious because it meets the following guidelines.
The Trusted Seal for
Plant-Based Nutrition
- Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
- May be minimally processed
- No added oil
- No added sugars
- No artificial additives or preservatives
- Sodium (mg) to Calories ratio, 1 ≤ 1
- Total Fiber to Calories, 2g ≥ 100 calories
Sweet Potato Hash Browns
Equipment
- Silicone Cooking Utensil Set
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes or yams. chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 large red or green pepper chopped
- 1/2 tsp smoky paprika optional
- sea salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large nonstick skillet and add the onions. Cook until they start to brown slightly.
- Add the pepper, potatoes and spices and continue to cook, turning frequently so as not to burn. If you need to, add a little water and cover to help the cooking process, but uncover and let the water evaporate before serving.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
I make these a lot, but I think it’s a must to crisp them up some. Not burn them, but crisp them. They’re so much better!
I agree! ???? Do you have a trick for making this crispier?
I would like to make these crispy…would someone suggest a way please.
Hey Gary, I understand your frustration. It’s hard to make sweet potato crispy without oil. I’ve tried it with baked “fries” and haven’t had much luck. You could leave them in the pan longer and don’t crowd the pan as much. Or, try an air fryer. I have a new one and it’ll be a good recipe to test. Maybe someone will chime in and make another suggestion.
Thank you for sharing! I love this recipe, especially baked in the oven. I bake them at 400° for 45 – 50 minutes, stirring once halfway through. It frees me up to do other things while they’re baking, like emptyting the dishwasher and drinking coffee.???? A chopped jalapeno can be a nice addition if you have one handy.
Can’t wait to try this!
Yep, I hope you enjoy it! Thanks!