Paleo Plan

Fried Eggs with Sweet Potato Hash

Sweet potato hash with fried eggs

Makes breakfast for two.

Approximate cooking time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs coconut oil, divided
  • 1 medium sweet potato or yam, diced into 1/2" cubes
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 nitrite/nitrate free sausages, sliced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 4 eggs
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons coconut oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions and sweet potatoes, and sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the sausages and continue to cook until sausages are browned and sweet potatoes are slightly softened.
  4. Add bell peppers and 1 Tbs of water.
  5. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are completely soft, stirring frequently.
  6. Meanwhile, fried eggs in 1 teaspoon coconut oil.
  7. Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve over sweet potato hash.
Photo courtesy: Rupert Ortiz

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22 Comments

  1. Jessica

    Is the sweet potato considered Paleo? I’ve seen it used in a lot of Paleo recipes, but there is a lot of controversy surrounding this

    • Jason G.

      Y, that’s a really good question. I’ve taken the position given to me by Scott Hagnas, owner of CrossFit Portland and Paleo eater for almost 7 years now. He doesn’t recommend eating sweet potatoes very often, and usually only as a post-workout meal. However, he was the one who gave me this recipe, so I decided to include it. As I mentioned in the FAQ, there are a lot of foods that are on the highly debated list, and when you encounter one, just judge by what you feel comfortable with. Your personal reasons for eating Paleo will also have a big impact on what foods you eat regardless if they’re 100% Paleo or not. But, if most of the Paleo Plan readers don’t want to eat sweet potatoes, I’ll eliminate them from the plan.

  2. Jessica

    Thanks for the info! I’m just getting into the Paleo/CrossFit world and there is a wealth of information, which leads of course to conflicting info! keep up the good work, I made the turkey meatballs this weekend and created my own Paleo meatloaf using Bison, my boyfriend LOVED them both :)

  3. Stella

    I don’t think Sweet Potatoes are Paleo?

    • Jason G.

      I worked closely with Scott Hagnas of CrossFit Portland, who recommends sweet potatoes occasionally, and as post-workout meals. He is a well-respected voice in the Paleo world, so I trust him.

      Second, check out our FAQ page for more information on “Food X isn’t Paleo.”

  4. katie@siskiyoupt.com

    I love that you add Sweet Potatoes sometimes!!!! Thanks my family is enjoying the new meals.

  5. Abra

    Paleo or not, this is delicious.

  6. Holly

    I am thinking about trying this and adding some bacon, I bet it will be spectacular!

  7. sandysean

    I find it interesting that people worry about a sweet potato but have no issues with bacon being Paleo…just a thought.

  8. unan amous

    This is an excellent breakfast! It was pretty quick to make (20 min) tasted nice and sweet (caramelized onion and sweet potato) and was unexpectedly filling.

  9. Aaron

    Sweet potatoes are a great PWO meal. The attempt at a historical paleo reenactment is getting old. They are a great food, and most folks that follow paleo are not only ok with them, but love them to death (especially the purple Japanese variety)

    Have fun, and stay healthy.

  10. Sofia D'Alesio

    The cookies are sooooooooooooooooooooo good they have almond flour and to me they taste like store bought cookies and if you need almond flour you can go to trader joe’s or whole foods

    Stay healthy. Love you paleo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  11. dayanis

    Made the sweet potato hash this morning but decided to leave out the eggs and it was delicious! Next time I make it I will gladly add the eggs and maybe even invite a few guests over for brunch. Great recipe!

  12. lisaannhb29

    Can I use olive oil in place of the coconut oil?

  13. MKMBeaulieu

    Made this with some home-corned (aka chemical-free) brisket instead of sausage for St. Patrick’s Day and it was a hit– kind of a Colors of the Flag Corned Beef Hash with a Paleo base!! No one eating “non-paleo” even noticed the difference… they were too busy stuffing their mouths to ask questions.
    YUM!

  14. rexcrayola

    Don’t you dare remove this recipe. I’m still loving it. Couldn’t wait to share this recipe with everyone I know. thank you……

  15. Justin Gavin

    Very good recipe, very tasty. We added mushrooms and jalepenos and garlic

  16. Sherry Cumpstone

    Only wish all of these wonderful recipes included calorie/fat/carb figures with them.

    • Neely Quinn

      Sherry Cumpstone – If you’re a member of the meal plan and you’re logged in to the site you do get nutritional info at the top of the recipes.

  17. Marytyra

    How will I know if a sausage is nitrate free?

  18. benfaulkner

    When the recipe asked for sausage is that like breakfast links (what I uses) or like a kabassa or summer sausage? Btw it’s great with links

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