Last Updated on June 29, 2022 by Rebecca Huff
Continuing the purple sweet potatoes theme, I've added a breakfast dish to the collection.
We tend to eat eggs for breakfast regularly. It can be a challenge to mix it up and keep it interesting. Some people in our family are happy to eat scrambled eggs day after day, but I like to experiment and try new things.
Plus, I am obsessed with these purple beauties and so are my daughters.
Hashbrowns are one of the more popular dishes people make with potatoes, so it only seemed fitting to try. Using a box grater to shred your purple sweet potatoes may leave a slight purple stain on your hand, but it washes off fairly easily. Not like the stain from beets! It may also turn the edges of your egg whites blue.
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This recipe is easy to make and is an excellent way to boost antioxidants and protein in the morning. Use a pan with a tight-fitting lid to trap the steam which will cook the eggs.
Purple sweet potatoes are a longevity food and full of antioxidants.
Despite its sweet, satisfying taste, the imo [sweet potato] does not spike blood sugar as much as a regular white potato. The leaves are eaten as greens in miso soup. Like other sweet potatoes, it contains antioxidants called sporamin, which possess a variety of potent anti-aging properties.
BlueZones.com
Keep some of these beautiful tubers on hand so you can add this dish to your breakfast rotation.
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Eggs Nested in Hashed Purple Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 3 cups purple sweet potatoes shredded with skin on
- 1 small onion shredded
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 4 large eggs cage free or organic
- butter or oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix shredded potatoes, onions, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Oil pan and heat over medium, then add shredded purple sweet potatoes, cook and stir for 5 minutes.
- Make 4 nests and make sure your skillet is oiled/buttered where you plan to put the eggs.
- Gently put one egg in each nest. Add a tablespoon of water to the pan and top with the lid.
- Cook till yolks are done the way you like and sweet potatoes are tender with crispy edges.
- Add salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce if desired.
Nutrition
Recipes in this series
One of the first recipes I tried to create in this series was cookies. I was in for a really neat surprise. If you check out my Instagram post here, you'll see what I mean. Now I'm just trying to decide whether that recipe deserves a place in this series. Let me know what you think.
Read more about purple sweet potatoes here and also in this roasted purple sweet potato recipe. I would love to know if you give this breakfast recipe a try.
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