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Win Meatless Monday with breakfast for dinner using this Sweet Potato and Kale Hash recipe.
It’s a satisfying and healthy dish to serve and a delicious solution for a quick breakfast or dinner for Meatless Monday or any day for that matter! Get the recipe below.
Is your household a fan of “brunner”? You know, a meal that works for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Growing up, our family’s tradition on Sunday night was breakfast for dinner (aka, my mom’s “night off” from cooking).
The meal was largely predictable and usually consisted of eggs and grits. Every now and then my mom would whip out her fancy omelet pan and we would have cheese with our eggs. It wasn’t the most nutritious meal, but oddly, it was one I always looked forward to!
Whether it’s Sunday night or any other night, breakfast for dinner is a great option for when you want a quick and satisfying meal that requires little to no effort.
This past week, I decided to kick my “brunner” up a notch in the nutrition department when I received sweet potatoes and kale in my local CSA box from Frog Song Organics!
The Nutrition Breakdown of Sweet Potato and Kale Hash
Not only is this dish yummy, it’s full of nourishing nutrients, too. Here’s the nutrition breakdown for the two superstar vegetables that you’ll find on your plate:
- Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin A (promotes eye health, protects against sun damage and certain cancers), providing well over 400% of your daily value! They are also a great source of fiber (great for digestion) and potassium (for energy).
- Kale, also known as the queen of greens, is a fabulous source of Vitamin K (protects against various cancers) providing over 600% of your daily value. Did you know that per calorie, kale has more iron than beef and more calcium than milk? Kale is also high in Vitamin C (boosts immune system) and antioxidants.
Join me in the kitchen and serve up this sweet potato and kale hash for breakfast, lunch or dinner for Meatless Monday!
It’s simple. It’s nutritious. And it’s so delicious, you will want to lick your plate clean. Trust me on this one.
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How to Cook Sweet Potato and Kale Hash
Step 1 – Prep Your Veggies
Dice ½ medium red onion and 2 large sweet potatoes. Next, you will want to thinly slice 1 bunch of kale (stems removed).
How do you thinly slice kale? Simple! Stack the leaves on top of each other and roll like a cigarette. Then, run your knife through to create thin slices.
Step 2 – Heat a Non-Stick Skillet or Cast Iron Pan Over Medium Heat & Add Oil, Sweet Potatoes, & Spices
Saute onions in 2 Tablespoons olive oil until translucent.
Add your diced sweet potatoes and cook until tender, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
This is the longest step of the recipe and the hardest because your kitchen starts to smell so good!
Once the sweet potatoes are fork tender, add 1 teaspoon cumin and coriander and ½ teaspoon paprika and garlic powder. Sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper and stir until evenly coated.
Step 3 – Add the Kale
Next, add the kale. The kale will cook quickly, about 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently until kale is just wilted.
Step 4 – Make 4 Divots in the Hash & Crack an Egg Into Each One
Now, for the fun part! Make 4 divots in the sweet potato and kale hash (pushing the mixture into the bottom of the pan with a spatula) and crackan egg into each one. Cover with a lid or piece of aluminum foil and cook about 3 minutes. We are aiming for the egg whites to set, while the yolk remains runny.
Step 5 – Eat & Enjoy
That’s it! Grab a serving spoon and dish up some of this yummy goodness for a delicious and nutritious breakfast, lunch or dinner. I dare you not to eat the whole pan.
Sweet Potato and Kale Hash
★★★★★ 5 from 10 reviews
- Author: FitLiving Eats by Carly Paige
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Breakfast; Dinner
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
Description
Looking for a satisfying and healthy dish for Meatless Monday? Get the recipe for this delicious sweet potato and kale hash for breakfast or dinner … or for a kids’ recipe who love breakfast FOR dinner!
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil and onion; saute until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add sweet potatoes and cook until fork tender, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Sprinkle sweet potatoes with cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir until evenly coated.
- Add the kale and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
- To cook the eggs, press the sweet potato and kale mixture into the pan, while making 4 small divots.
- Crack the eggs into each divot.
- Cover with a lid and cook for about 3-4 minutes. We are aiming for the egg whites to set, while the yolk remains runny.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with cilantro.
Notes
*You could also add diced, cooked chicken sausage when the sweet potato is added.[br]*To make this recipe vegan, omit the eggs and add cubed firm tofu when the sweet potato is added.
Keywords: breakfast, brunner, dinner, lunch, meatless monday, meatless recipe, plant-based
-Carly Paige
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83 Responses
This just might be even better than the bean ball recipe. Making this one soon!
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Yes, it might. I wanted to take my fork and dive into the whole thing. It’s SO GOOD!
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I cannot wait to try this! I love sweet potatoes and love that it’s meatless!
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Thanks, Kim! It is really delicious and just makes you feel so good and healthy when eating it!
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This is my kind of meal! I love multipurpose meals (especially breakfast for dinner!). Such a fan of all these ingredients, especially a runny egg! Can’t wait to make!
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Yes! This could totally be a kitchen sink meal, too. Throw in any veggies you have on hand and call it a day!
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Hellllllllo!!!!!!! This is pretty much my breakfast every day BUT I never make it all in my cast iron skillet. Genius! Pinning!!!
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Oh man, you are totally missing out! It added such a nice crispiness that I don’t think you would get otherwise. Thanks for the pin love!
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Ohhhh myyyy! I would have this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every darn day!
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Yes! I’ve been craving it ever since I made it. it’s one of the meals you just won’t get tired of!
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Beautiful dish! I’m crazy about kale, and sweet potatoes too. This is going straight to the stove top today! Thanks!
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I love the combination together! How did it turn out?
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oh wow yum I love breakfast for dinner and sweet potatoes and eggs go so well together. Thanks for joining us for Meatless Monday today
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yes they do! I love linking up for Meatless Monday. Thank you for hosting!
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Yummy! I don’t cook with kale much but these look great!
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Oh, I love cooking with kale! It’s a great alternative to spinach when you’re looking to switch things up and a bit heartier, which I like when sautéing.
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Sweet potato and kale in one plate is already a winning combination for me, but adding those eggs in really make this irresistible!
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I know, right? So delicious! It’s my new favorite combo.
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Absolutely delish. Dave and I have a version of this almost once a week. Loving those smokey flavors.
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Oh yum! I was surprised my husband actually really liked it, since he’s not usually a fan of these kind of meals.
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This looks yummy! I’m gonna try it!
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Thanks, Danielle! Let me know how you like it 🙂
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Cooking an egg in hash is only one of my fave things EVER. I’ll be doing this today!
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Yes! It’s my new favorite thing to experiment with. I have brussels sprouts in my fridge and I’m thinking they would make a delicious hash, too.
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This is just perfect since I have stored sweet potatoes from my garden, kale still growing, and lots of farm fresh eggs! Love it!
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First, I am jealous of how you described your food sources – you garden and farm fresh eggs – yes, please! Hope you enjoy 🙂
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WOW, does this ever look amazing!! I’m craving breakfast food now, and this seems so easy to make 🙂
XO Kass
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Yes, it is! I always make breakfast for dinner when my husband is out of town because I’m usually too lazy to cook. Ha!
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Yum! Wanted to take a bite through the computer screen! 🙂
Ha! It really is that good and so easy to make!
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Yay! Let me know how you like it 🙂 Thanks for visiting!
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Oh my, this looks so good!
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Thanks, Leah!
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Love everything about this! Looks delicious!
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Thanks, Annmarie!
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oh my gosh this sounds incredible!! You honestly had me at “sweet potato”. Give me all the taters!!
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Haha I love sweet potatoes! Enjoy 🙂
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Ohhh, this hash looks so good! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe! I love all things sweet potato and yams! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
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Thanks, Ashleigh! I love sweet potatoes, too. They add such a nice sweetness to a dish!
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I LOVE brunner! It’s probably the majority of my meals, honestly 😡 haha! I love this recipe. Egg yolks make me excited 🙂
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Mine, too! Thanks for visiting, Emily!
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“Brunner” – love it! And I’d totally love to have this dish for brunner! Love sweet potatoes and eggs.
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It was a nice hearty dish that could be eaten at any time of the day! Sweet potatoes rock!
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Always a fan of these kinds of meals for dinner! Or pretty much my quick go-to for any meal when my husband is traveling 🙂
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Yes! Mine, too. I always make breakfast for dinner when he’s gone 🙂
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This sounds AMAZING!!! I am a HUGE fan of ‘brunner’ !!! Sweet potatoes and kale and eggs are some of my fav foods, I cannot wait to try this and combine them all!
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It is such a delicious, hearty combination! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
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Love this! Thanks for sharing such an awesome recipe!
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Thank you Nicole!
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This looks SO good! I love doing sweet potatoes and eggs together.. kale too!! Such a yummy (and healthy!) combo!
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Yes! It is so hearty, too, making it the perfect dinner!
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This looks so good! I have two vegetarians and one gluten-free person in my household to feed. I can use all the recipe ideas like this I can get!
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Oh, wow! Glad I could help you out, Julie 🙂 Come on back for more recipes!
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This looks good! I was like “hmm I wonder what brunner is?” LOL. I love having breakfast for dinner moreso than breakfast for breakfast!
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Ha! I totally agree – it just makes it taste better, doesn’t it?
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This looks incredible and I love the spices you chose to use. I will definitely be trying this!
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Thanks, Heather! Let me know how you like it 🙂
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I love the combo of sweet potatoes and kale. I’ll have to give this a try!
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It’s a winning combination! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
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I pinned this! It is a must! I love kale and sweet potato! My husband will love it too 🙂 Thanks for sharing
Danielle Greco- AccordingtoD.com★★★★★
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Yay! Thank you for the pin love, Danielle!
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I LOVE breakfast for dinner and am totally going to make this! Looks delicious!
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Awesome! Let me know how it turns out!
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What a great combination the sweet potatoes with the kale. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by.
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This looks so delicious and is so healthy! Yumm!
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It is super healthy and satisfying which is always a win in my book!
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Thanks for sharing!! The photos are great and I love the recipe | http://carmelapop.com
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Thank you, Ana! Hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂
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Yum! When I don’t feel like cooking, I make grilled cheese sandwiches with fried eggs and avocado!
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Oh, yum! I will make an egg-in-the-hole with smashed avocado on top and it is so good 🙂
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This looks absolutely delicious. Pinned! Can’t wait to make for a tasty breakfast or brunner 🙂
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Thanks for the pin love, Brie!
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Great recipie. My usual Monday recipie is a tomato frittata with baked diced sweet potatoes. Planning in adding this to the rotation.
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Oh, yum! That frittata sounds delicious. Let’s swap, shall we? 😉
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I’ve made this a couple times now, it’s so good! My husband and I love it, especially all the spices. But I find that its impossible for all the ingredients to fit in the skillet. I was only able to fit 1 1/2 sweet potatoes in the skillet, not 2. And 1 bunch of kale is a lot of kale! I ended up using 1/2 of a bunch and it was the perfect amount. Since I didn’t use all my ingredients, I now have left overs so I can make it again!
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Hi Rachel – thank you so much for coming back and commenting! I love hearing from readers who make my recipes. This just totally made my day! Yes, I agree. One bunch is a lot of kale! A lot of times, I’ll go for the dino/lacinato kale because of the flat leaves (it’s much more manageable). I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
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I have made this dish a few times now and it’s always amazing. it’s filling, healthy, easy to make and is packed with nutrients. personally I enjoy adding a red pepper into the dish after letting the sweet potatoes cook for a few minutes place your red pepper into the mixture. you can use any color pepper I just like the way the red contrasts with the sweet potato and kale. anywhooo I highly recommend this dish, one of my absolute favorites. plus it tastes sooo good the next day after all the flavors melt together.. often times I’ll just eat it cold for the next few days.
thanks a bunch!★★★★★
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Hi Nicole, I’m so glad you have enjoyed the recipe several times. Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and leave this review! I love the addition of the bell pepper – great idea. – Carly
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Such a fab recipe, I made for lunch and cooked eggs in there! I actually added a tin of tomatoes and a tin of kidney beans too (hungry teens) .. bit of lime and chilli sauce over the top and we all smashed it 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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loved the seasoning choices in this dish.
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