Breakfast
Sweet-Potato & Black-Bean Breakfast Hash
Crisp-edged sweet-potato cubes, black beans, bell pepper, and onion make an egg-free savory breakfast hash finished with lime and cilantro.
Inspired by Plant-based savory breakfast skillets
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
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Missing 11 ingredients
- • 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- • 1/4 cup water
- • 1 onion, diced
- • 1 red bell pepper, diced
- • 1 can black beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- • 2 tablespoons lime juice
- • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubesMissing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, dividedMissing
- 1/4 cup waterMissing
- 1 onion, dicedMissing
- 1 red bell pepper, dicedMissing
- 1 can black beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsedMissing
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprikaMissing
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cuminMissing
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher saltMissing
- 2 tablespoons lime juiceMissing
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantroMissing
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Recipe notes
The covered water stage cooks sweet-potato centers before the uncovered stage browns the edges. This is a dry skillet hash, not a bean stew or stuffed pepper filling. Keep cubes small and even so they soften within the stated time, and stop constant stirring when you want browning.
Planning, storage, and serving
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate cooled hash promptly in shallow containers and use within 3–4 days. Reheat in a skillet until hot throughout, leaving it uncovered briefly to recover some crisp edges after storage.
Make-ahead tips
Dice sweet potatoes, onion, and pepper the night before and refrigerate separately. Cook the full hash for several breakfasts if useful, adding lime and cilantro after each reheated portion.
What to serve with it
- - Sliced avocado
- - Warm corn tortillas
- - A small fruit salad
Equipment needed
- - Large nonstick skillet with lid
- - Wide spatula
- - Cutting board and sharp knife
Difficulty explained
A short covered stage handles tenderizing, then an uncovered saute builds texture; canned black beans only need warming at the end.
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Pinto beans
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Lemon juice
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Pitfalls to Watch Out For
- Large potato cubes brown outside while staying firm inside; cut them close to half an inch.
- Keeping the lid on for the whole method steams the vegetables and prevents crisp edges.
- Stirring fragile cooked potatoes constantly turns the hash into a mash instead of distinct browned cubes.
Nutrition Context
- Sweet potatoes and beans provide carbohydrate and fiber, while the measured olive oil supplies most of the fat.
- The estimate covers the egg-free hash only. Avocado and tortillas suggested alongside add energy beyond the stated serving values.
FAQ
Does a hash need eggs?
No. This version is built as a plant-based sweet-potato and bean skillet without egg toppings.
Can I use frozen diced potatoes?
Yes, following their package handling guidance and adjusting the covered stage so they soften without excess water.
Why add water to a skillet hash?
A measured small amount steams the potato centers briefly, then evaporates before browning starts.
Can I use a stainless-steel skillet?
Yes, but sticking is more likely with the measured oil. Let browned potatoes release naturally before turning.
Is this suitable for packed breakfasts?
Yes. Chill promptly, transport cold, and reheat thoroughly; add fresh lime and cilantro after warming.
What sides pair best with this dish?
Good pairings include Sliced avocado; Warm corn tortillas; A small fruit salad. Choose one or two based on how substantial you want the meal to be.