Sweet Potato Hash Protein Bowl
Published 6/20/2024
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Packed with tons of veggies and protein, this Sweet Potato Hash Protein Bowl will have you starting your day off right! Made all in one skillet, this bowl is perfect for meal prep or a quick and easy breakfast option.
We were obsessed with this sweet potato hash for SO long. But, oh my heart, this sweet potato hash protein bowl recipe has taken things to the next level! This delicious protein bowl started as a kitchen sink recipe, but all of the ingredients used pair so well together.
To make it, start off by making a homemade sweet potato hash. Then add in tons of other veggies and your favorite chicken sausage for a delicious and highly nutritious breakfast.
High Protein Breakfast Bowl Recipe – Key Ingredients
- Minced garlic: Garlic adds lots of depth of flavor to this dish.
- Sweet potato: Sweet potato is the main star in this recipe. It adds a touch of sweetness and lots of yummy nutrition.
- Veggies: Red pepper and yellow onion pair so well with the sweet potato and chicken sausage! They also add lots of good texture.
- Chicken sausages: Make sure you use precooked chicken sausages so you don’t have to cook them before adding them to the hash!
- Kale: A powerhouse green, kale adds even more nutrients and texture to this dish.
- Balsamic vinegar: A touch of balsamic vinegar adds a tangy and delicious flavor to the hash.
Want to add even more protein?
Add a fried egg or over medium egg to each serving of these protein bowls for an extra boost of protein. Simply crack an egg into the skillet and leave it sunnyside up until the whites are set and the yolk is still runny. Or, mix it up and scramble the eggs before adding them into the hash.
What can I use in place of chicken sausage?
You can swap out the chicken sausage for breakfast sausage, bacon, or even tofu for a vegetarian option. Or, simply leave it out altogether and add more veggies instead.
Make These On-the-Go High Protein Bowls!
Check this out: Roll up your finished high-protein breakfast bowls into a tortilla, and you’ve got yourself a delicious breakfast burrito! Take it a step further and wrap it in foil to enjoy on the go.
Short on time? Here’s a tip
If you would like to skip grating the sweet potatoes, you can cut them into small bite-size pieces.
In step 3, you will add the sweet potato pieces first and cook for 4-5 minutes to soften them a little before adding the onion, garlic, red pepper, and sausage.
How to Make Homemade Sweet Potato Hash Browns
For a more in-depth guide on how to make homemade sweet potato hash browns, check out our Sweet Potato Hash Browns recipe!
Made with only 5-ingredients, this delicious hash brown substitute will have these power bowls tasting even better. We even provide some variations if you want to add more spices to the mix or prefer more crunchy hash browns.
Storage Directions
These high protein breakfast bowls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Simply reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop when ready to eat.
Sweet Potato Hash Protein Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled
- 1 red pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 chicken sausages, precooked
- 4 cups kale, deboned
- salt and pepper, to taste (be generous!)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet and heat over medium/high heat.
- Next, prepare your sweet potato hash browns by grating your sweet potato with a cheese grater. You’ll want to use a medium grate for this.
- Add in the sweet potato hash, onion, garlic, red pepper, and sliced chicken sausages to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until onions become translucent.
- Add in kale and a tablespoon more of olive oil (or more if needed) and sauté until kale has wilted and reached desired texture. Season with salt and pepper and then add in 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar.
- Give your sweet potato hash one last toss and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This was super yummy – even my picky eater husband went back for seconds. Love feeling full from simple ingredients
This recipe is a new brunch favorite! Love that you can easily swap for chicken breast/thigh and add other veggies depending on what you have available. Can easily make in 10-15 mins and makes great leftovers. The balsamic vinegar definitely makes the dish!
Hello! New to the sweet potato vibe – can’t wait to try em out! If I used three medium sweet potatoes (about 130g each) would that be enough?! (Newbie question I’m sure, just don’t know what constitutes large v medium or if it matters!!
That should be just fine!
I added some bone broth and the kale soaked it right up. Delicious.
YUM!!!! P.S. I love your name Louann!!!
This is the first recipe I made from FFF and I couldn’t be more impressed! This meal is so delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and I wouldn’t change a thing. It is so full of flavor and it makes plenty for an entire week’s worth of lunches. Thank you so much, I will be back!
Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! So simple (in a great way) and quick to make. This will definitely be in our rotation!
The only thing I did differently was I browned the sausage first.
YAS. I love love love this recipe!
Sounds great. What is the carb count?
They are so good! 4 grams per serving!
I made this recipe 3 nights ago as part of my meal prepping in an attempt to eat healthier. This morning while eating it for breakfast at work, 4 different people asked me if I had gone to get breakfast somewhere because it smelled so good like restaurant food! All 4 wanted the recipe after saying it smelled and looked delicious. I will definitely make this again because it truly is delicious! I altered the recipe slightly for my taste – I didn’t add balsamic vinegar, but I did add 2 diced fresh jalapenos that I cooked with the onion and bell pepper, chile lime seasoning from Trader Joe’s, salsa verde, and a soft boiled egg on top. This is a new favorite for me!
This makes me so happy!
Great recipe, prepped it last night and then cooked it this morning, super easy! Great Whole30 breakfast option! Everyone in my office is asking me what I’m eating …
However, garlic is mentioned in the ingredient list but not in the directions. I just tossed it in with the first batch of veggies …
Thanks for the heads up!
Do you think leftovers would freeze well?
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Hmmm I don’t know that I would suggest freezing this. Eat it for lunch the next day 🙂
this was good. would have been better with pork sausage (duh) but that kind of defeats the purpose a bit, doesn’t it?