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Breakfast / 50 Meals Under 500 Calories

Sweet Potato Hash with Egg Whites & Poblano Peppers

Cutting the sweet potato small helps it cook quickly and keeps the texture more like diner-style breakfast hash.

Sweet Potato Hash with Egg Whites & Poblano Peppers recipe
Prep5
Cook20
Total25
Servings2

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced small
  • 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of smoked paprika or cumin, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sweet potato, poblano pepper, and onion.
  3. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, if using.
  4. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add 2 Tbsp water, cover, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the sweet potato is tender.
  6. Uncover and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are lightly browned.
  7. Push the hash to one side of the skillet.
  8. Add the remaining 1 tsp olive oil and pour in the egg whites.
  9. Scramble until just set, then fold into the hash.
  10. Divide between plates and serve hot.

Gourmet Geek Tip

Covering the pan briefly helps the sweet potato soften faster. | Substitute bell pepper for a milder flavor. | Serve with fresh fruit, sliced avocado, or whole-grain toast.

Equipment

Large skillet with lid • Knife & cutting board • Mixing bowl • Spatula • Measuring spoons