An American breakfast dish built on whole ingredients.
Servings: 4
Active time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Organic sourcing
Sweet potatoes and bell peppers are on the EWG Dirty Dozen, so they are worth sourcing organic. Onions are less concerning but organic is still beneficial.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- to taste sea salt
- to taste black pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
Method
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small cubes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook until slightly softened, about 10 minutes.
- Dice the red and green bell peppers and the onion.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Stir in the onion and peppers.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- After the vegetables have softened, add the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Continue to cook until the sweet potatoes are tender and the spices are fragrant.
- Make four small wells in the hash and crack an egg into each.
- Cover the skillet and cook until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
- Garnish the finished hash with freshly chopped cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add in a chopped jalapeño with the bell peppers.
- This dish pairs well with avocado slices on the side.
- For a vegan version, omit the eggs and serve with additional vegetables.
Source
Paraphrased from the culinary canon by Organic.is editors, 2026. Classic American recipe. If you'd like a specific source for further reading, ask Tinni (bottom-right) for a book recommendation.
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