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Crispy and savory, this Vegetarian Sweet Potato Hash is made in one skillet with golden sweet potatoes, peppers, and onions. It’s an easy breakfast-for-dinner recipe that works just as well for busy mornings as it does for weekend brunch.

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A Quick Look At The Recipe

  • ⏲️Ready In: 30 Minutes
  • 👪Serves: 4
  • 🍽 Calories: 387 kcals
  • 📋Main Ingredients: Tortillas, bananas, peanut butter, chocolate chips, butter, cinnamon, and sugar.
  • 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian, and can be vegan.
  • Why You’ll Love It: It’s made in one pan, packed with savory flavor, and hearty enough for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

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Breakfast? Dinner side? Does it matter?! This easy vegetarian sweet potato hash has become one of my favorite one-pan meals because it needs only 5 ingredients, and everyone loves it. Letting the sweet potatoes cook undisturbed for a few minutes helps create those crispy golden edges, while the peppers and onions soften just enough to add extra flavor and texture. We usually pair it with recipes like fried eggs in the air fryer for an easy breakfast that doesn’t require much cleanup.

This savory sweet potato skillet recipe works just as well for brunch or meal prep lunches as it does for breakfast-for-dinner nights when nobody wants anything complicated. For bigger weekend breakfasts, I love serving it alongside recipes like this cinnamon Brioche French toast to balance the savory flavors with something a little sweet.

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Items and Substitutions

A tray of sweet potatoes, a red onion, three bell peppers (orange, yellow, red), and a jar of coconut oil on a marble surface.
  • Sweet Potatoes: These make the dish naturally sweet, but obviously, other potatoes can work.
  • Coconut Oil: Like avocado oil, coconut oil has a high-heat point, so it’s great for higher temperatures. Some coconut oils will have a subtle taste, so choose one that suits your preference.
  • Cayenne Pepper: I typically omit this when I make it for the kids and just sprinkle it on my husband’s and my portions.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Tools you’ll need

Before starting the recipe, you’ll want to have all your kitchen essentials ready. I recommend having the following items:

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Vegetable peeler

How To Make Vegetarian Sweet Potato Hash

Cubed sweet potatoes in a cast iron skillet on a marble surface.

Step 1: Add the diced sweet potatoes to a cast-iron skillet preheated with coconut oil and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes until they begin to get soft.

A cast iron skillet filled with chopped sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and onions, topped with ground black pepper, on a white marble surface.

Step 2: Add in the red onion and diced bell peppers then sprinkle with the salt and pepper.

A black skillet filled with cooked diced sweet potatoes, yellow and red bell peppers, and red onions on a white marble surface.

Step 3: Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers and onions begin to soften.

A cast iron skillet filled with cooked, diced sweet potatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, and onions.

Step 4: If you want a little heat, add in a dash or two of cayenne pepper right before serving.

Note

Make sure to cut the sweet potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate and get perfectly tender without burning.

Helpful Hints

Pro tip: Sweet Potato First!

Start cooking the sweet potatoes first and give them enough time to soften and brown before adding the other veggies, this helps them develop the best texture and flavor.

  • Dice all ingredients into uniform pieces for even cooking.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan, or the veggies will steam instead of crisping.
  • Add a lid while cooking if your sweet potatoes are taking longer to soften.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning at the end, especially if adding extras like sausage or cheese.
  • To store sweet potato hash, let it cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, you can reheat it in a skillet over medium heat with a small splash of oil to help crisp it back up.

Ways To Enjoy It

One pan sweet potato breakfast skillet it easy to serve for everything from quick weekday breakfasts to bigger weekend brunches. Below are a few favorites:

  • Make a sweet potato hash with eggs by topping it with a fried or poached egg for extra protein.
  • Serve it alongside sausage, BBQ chicken breast in the air fryer, or avocado slices to make the meal even more filling.
  • Add lighter sides like fruit, yogurt, or a simple salad if you’re serving it for brunch or breakfast-for-dinner.

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Hash FAQs

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To make sweet potato hash crispy, cook the potatoes in a hot skillet without overcrowding the pan so they brown instead of steam. Cutting the sweet potatoes into evenly sized cubes and letting them sit undisturbed for a few minutes at a time also helps create those crispy golden edges.

Yes, you can freeze it! Let the hash cool completely, then store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Reheat it in a skillet for best texture, or microwave if you’re in a hurry.

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Vegetarian Sweet Potato Hash

A crispy, one-pan breakfast side, this vegetarian sweet potato hash is packed with savory flavor to make for a hearty brunch, easy meal prep breakfast, or simple breakfast-for-dinner recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 287 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Sweet Potatoes peeled and diced or chopped
  • 3 Bell Peppers diced or chopped
  • 1 Red Onion diced or chopped
  • 2 TBSP Coconut Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Cayenne Pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • To a large skillet, place 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
  • Add in the diced sweet potatoes and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes until they begin to get soft.
  • Add in the red onion and diced bell peppers.
  • Sprinkle to salt and pepper.
  • Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers and onions begin to soften.
  • If you want a little heat, add in a dash or two of cayenne pepper.

Notes

Depending on how big your sweet potatoes are, you may need to add additional coconut oil.
Try not to overcrowd the pan, or the sweet potatoes have trouble crisping up. Also, stir occasionally but not too often to let the sweet potatoes brown.
For leftovers, it reheats surprisingly well in a skillet or air fryer for quick breakfasts later in the week.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 129mgPotassium: 990mgFiber: 9gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 34858IUVitamin C: 122mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Keyword sweet potato
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