Description
This Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet is a flavorful and nutritious morning meal combining tender sweet potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and perfectly cooked eggs. Infused with smoky spices and a hint of lime, it’s a wholesome one-pan dish that’s quick to make and customizable with optional toppings like avocado and hot sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 small sweet potato, chopped small
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bunch lacinato kale
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Sriracha Hot Sauce, for serving
- Lime juice, for serving
- ½ avocado, sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Place a cast iron or non-stick pan over medium heat to warm up.
- Melt the coconut oil: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to the pan and allow it to melt evenly.
- Cook sweet potatoes and veggies: Add the chopped sweet potato, onion, and sliced mushrooms to the pan. Let them cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes to start softening and browning.
- Season and continue cooking: Stir the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, then cook for another 4-5 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add kale: Stir in the kale and cook for about one minute until it wilts down.
- Incorporate lime juice and spices: Add 2 teaspoons lime juice along with smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir and cook for one minute to develop the flavors.
- Prepare for eggs: If pan looks dry, add a splash of water to create steam. Make two wells in the mixture and carefully crack the eggs into them. Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
- Cook the eggs: Cover the pan with a lid and cook the eggs for about 3-4 minutes for runny yolks or longer if preferred.
- Serve and garnish: Plate the skillet and garnish with additional lime juice, sliced avocado, and Sriracha hot sauce as desired.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet for the best heat distribution and texture.
- Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of cayenne pepper and chili powder.
- Avocado and Sriracha add creaminess and heat but are optional.
- Check the eggs frequently to achieve your preferred doneness.
- If sweet potatoes are not tender, cook a few minutes longer with a splash of water to steam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
