Hearty and satisfying, this Paleo Sweet Potato Hash recipe is a perfect breakfast idea if you are looking to make your mornings more fun. You can also have it for brunch or any time of day—it’s just so simple and delicious! It’s also an ideal breakfast option for anyone who has no time to make a fancy breakfast every day. Sounds delicious? Let’s dig into the step-by-step process of making the best breakfast hash ever!
This paleo sweet potato hash recipe is: Low Carb, Gluten Free and Paleo
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5 Reasons to Love This Recipe
This paleo breakfast hash is one of my favorite breakfasts because it reheats beautifully and gets ready in minutes! Other reasons to love it include:
- Perfect breakfast or brunch dish!
- Customizable to suit different preferences!
- Filling and delicious!
- Easy to make and reheat!
- Perfect breakfast meal prep option!
Is Paleo Sweet Potato Hash Low-Carb?
Yes, this sweet potato breakfast hash recipe is low-carb. Each serving has less than 5 g of carbs, which is an estimate as sweet potatoes come in different sizes and shapes. I have carefully selected the ingredients in the recipe to ensure you enjoy a healthy, comforting breakfast without worrying about the carb count.
Important Note: Read the ingredient list of your store-bought sausages to avoid hidden high-carb ingredients like sugar and binders.
Paleo Sweet Potato Hash Ingredient List
To make the paleo breakfast hash, you will need:
- 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
- 1 pound bulk hot sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 white Jersey sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
For the Poached Eggs
- 8 large eggs
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
For the Tomatillo Chive Salsa (Optional)
- 1 medium tomatillo, husk removed, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Note: I have made the Tomatillo Chive Salsa optional, but it is an irresistible addition with a tasty, bracing bite.
Ingredient Substitutions
Don’t worry if some ingredients on the list above are not in your pantry. Simply swap them with the following alternatives:
- Pork sausage: Turkey sausage meat will be just as great. You can also go for your favorite meat options.
- Hot sausage: If you add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to regular breakfast sausage, you get hot sausage.
- White Jersey sweet potato: Regular yellow or white potato results are similar.
- Bacon fat: Use clarified butter, ghee, duck fat, or even lard.
- Poached Eggs: If you find poached eggs too fancy, make the effortless sunny-side-up. Be sure to not cook the yolk hard, as its delicious flavor is crucial.
- White wine vinegar: Red wine vinegar or a squeeze of fresh lemon will do just fine.
- Homemade Tomatillo Salsa: If you don’t have the time or means, you can buy it from the store. Check the ingredients list for hidden sugars or binders.
Ingredient Additions
You can also add your favorite ingredients to this recipe for an extra flavor boost!
- Spice: Some smoked paprika or ground chipotle lend a profound smokey flavor.
- Veggies: Kale, fresh spinach, or Swiss chard give a pop of green to the skillet. Add them in the last few minutes of cooking with finely diced bell peppers to round out the hash feeling.
- Toppings: Top with toasted pine nuts for a good crunch and flavor twist. Herbs like cilantro, parsley, or fresh-cut chives will garnish and impart huge flavors.
Note: The additional ingredients are not part of the original recipe, and hence, the recipe card lacks nutritional information for them.
Cooking Tools
To make the Paleo Sweet Potato Hash recipe, you will need:
How to Make Paleo Sweet Potato Hash: Complete Cooking Guide
Cooking Methods
- Poaching
- One-pan
Preparation Steps
For the Tomatillo Chive Salsa
- Remove the Tomatillo’s husk and core, then dice.
- Chop the chives and parsley.
For the Paleo Sweet Potato Hash
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, onions, and zucchini.
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Tomatillo Chive Salsa
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor, blender, or mini-prep and process well.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before setting aside.
The Paleo Sweet Potato Hash
Cook the onions
- Heat the pan over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil and wait for it to shimmer.
- Add the onions and a pinch of salt.
- Stir and cover.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and soft.
- Set aside in a large bowl.
Cook the Zucchini
- In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the diced zucchini and a pinch of salt when it is shimmering.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes or until nicely golden brown and tender.
- Add to the large bowl.
Cook the bacon
- Again, in the same pan, add the bacon fat.
- Add the sweet potato, 2-3 pinches of salt, and a few cranks of pepper.
- Cover and let it cook.
- Stir occasionally for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pan and add to the bowl when golden and tender.
Cook the Sausage
- In the same pan, cook the sausage. Break up the sausage well while cooking so it all gets cooked.
- When well-cooked, remove and place on a plate with paper towels to remove extra grease.
- After 1-2 minutes of resting, add the sausage to the other ingredients in the bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients, taste, and adjust seasonings. You have the sweet potato sausage hash.
- Cover the bowl with foil and set aside.
Poach the Eggs
- Fill a saucepan up to 4 inches with water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add vinegar to the simmering water and gently swirl it with a slotted spoon.
- Crack an egg directly into the center of the simmering water.
- Cook the egg for 3 minutes and remove with a slotted spoon.
- Place on paper towels and cover with a lid or an upside-down bowl to keep warm.
- Repeat with the next egg!
Assemble Everything
- Add a few scoops of the paleo breakfast hash to 4 bowls.
- Place one or two poached eggs on top of the hash.
- Drizzle the Tomatillo Salsa on top.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
💡 My Pro Tip
Poaching eggs is such a breeze if you get a few things right. Correct water depth is crucial; too shallow and the egg won’t poach; too deep and it will be hard to retrieve. The water should move gently in a circular motion when you add vinegar and swirl with a slotted spoon.
Crack one egg at a time. If you do it correctly, you will see the egg’s silky strands swirling in the direction of the water’s circular motion. Remove the egg after 3 minutes. Do not let the water boil.
⏲️ Time-Saving Tips
Be Efficient
Stress-free Cooking Tips
- Cook extra. Remember the recipe freezes and reheats well, so make a large batch to enjoy on busy mornings.
- Forget the poached eggs. Make the simple sunny-side-up. It is easier and faster and will let you breeze through the recipe quickly.
- Prepare the ingredients the night before and store them in the fridge. The cooking process is more enjoyable with all the washing, measuring, and chopping done prior.
What to Serve With Paleo Sweet Potato Hash?
The paleo sweet potato hash goes well with various breakfast foods like:
- Hash with apples: Apples will add freshness to the delectable sweet potato hash bowl, giving you a nutritious breakfast.
- Hash with bacon: Crispy bacon can add a nice crunch and delightful meaty flavors.
- Ground meat: Ground meat will add meat-flavor variety to the dish. It will also go well with the tomatillo chive salsa.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Storage Tips:
Cool the paleo sweet potato hash and transfer it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days.
Freezing Tips:
Spread the sweet potato hash in a single layer on a sheet pan. Put in the freezer and scrape off into a freezer bag, one frozen. I love this method because it prevents clumping and allows me to reheat the portions evenly. You can freeze the hash for a month. It tends to freeze burn if frozen for longer.
Reheating Tips:
- Oven method: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F ). Spread the refrigerated or frozen hash in a single layer on a baking tray and cook until heated.
- Stovetop method: Add the refrigerated hash to a pan with a lid. Add a tablespoon of water and cover. Heat over medium-high heat until warmed through. You can leave it to brown a little.
- Microwave method: This is not my favorite reheating method because the potatoes get hard on the edges. However, you can ace it if you put the microwave on high and stop every minute to gently stir the hash. Also, have some water on standby to prevent drying.
Recipe Conclusion
This yummy Paleo Sweet Potato Hash recipe paired with the tomatillo salsa is a beautiful combination of complex, delicious flavors. The sweet white Jersey potatoes bring out the heat from the hot sausages well. The poached eggs give a silken texture and savory flavor. And, I love how the tomatillo salsa lends a much-needed lemony brightness!
If you don’t have the luxury of making such a savory breakfast every morning, you can make extra and refrigerate it. If you get it right, the recipe can be one of your favorite breakfasts, brunch, or breakfast for dinner if you have no dining rules!
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FAQs
Look for firm tomatillos with a bright green husk.
Yes, all unprocessed sweet potato varieties can be part of a paleo diet.
Yes, sweet potatoes are generally considered paleo-friendly. While the paleo diet excludes grains, legumes, and dairy, it includes a variety of fruits and vegetables, including sweet potatoes.
Sweet potatoes diced to bite-size take 7 to 12 minutes to cook. When cubed, they cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Whole potatoes, depending on their size, can cook for 20 to 50 minutes.
Paleo Sweet Potato Hash 🥘
Ingredients
Paleo Sweet Potato Hash Ingredient List
To make the paleo breakfast hash, you will need:
- 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
- 1 pound bulk hot sausage
- 1 onion diced
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 1 white Jersey sweet potato peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
For the Poached Eggs
- 8 large eggs
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
For the Tomatillo Chive Salsa (Optional)
- 1 medium tomatillo husk removed, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
For the Tomatillo Chive Salsa
- Remove the Tomatillo's husk and core, then dice.
- Chop the chives and parsley.
For the Paleo Sweet Potato Hash
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, onions, and zucchini.
Cooking Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatillo Chive Salsa
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor, blender, or mini-prep and process well.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before setting aside.
The Paleo Sweet Potato Hash
- Cook the onions
- Heat the pan over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil and wait for it to shimmer.
- Add the onions and a pinch of salt.
- Stir and cover.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and soft.
- Set aside in a large bowl.
Cook the Zucchini
- In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the diced zucchini and a pinch of salt when it is shimmering.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes or until nicely golden brown and tender.
- Add to the large bowl.
- Cook the bacon
- Again, in the same pan, add the bacon fat.
- Add the sweet potato, 2-3 pinches of salt, and a few cranks of pepper.
- Cover and let it cook.
- Stir occasionally for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pan and add to the bowl when golden and tender.
Cook the Sausage
- In the same pan, cook the sausage. Break up the sausage well while cooking so it all gets cooked.
- When well-cooked, remove and place on a plate with paper towels to remove extra grease.
- After 1-2 minutes of resting, add the sausage to the other ingredients in the bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients, taste, and adjust seasonings. You have the sweet potato sausage hash.
- Cover the bowl with foil and set aside.
Poach the Eggs
- Fill a saucepan up to 4 inches with water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add vinegar to the simmering water and gently swirl it with a slotted spoon.
- Crack an egg directly into the center of the simmering water.
- Cook the egg for 3 minutes and remove with a slotted spoon.
- Place on paper towels and cover with a lid or an upside-down bowl to keep warm.
- Repeat with the next egg!
Assemble Everything
- Add a few scoops of the paleo breakfast hash to 4 bowls.
- Place one or two poached eggs on top of the hash.
- Drizzle the Tomatillo Salsa on top.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
If you love this recipe, please let mi know! Have other ideas on how to make this more low carb? Leave me a comment below!
Enjoy!
Nutrition
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7 Responses
So this is a really interesting recipe. Lots of steps so you have to be organized in your approach, but delicious if you are following the paleo lifestyle. It made enough to feed eight of us comfortably. Really tasty and the poached eggs were delicious.
Hey Randy:
Thanks for trying it and for letting me know how it went.
Take care,
Scott
Loved how easy this was to make, and it tastes fantastic! What would be a good light salad to serve with this hash for brunch?