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Crispy healthy sweet potato hash browns served on a white plate

Healthy Sweet Potato Hash Browns

A warm and cozy breakfast featuring crispy and tender hash browns made with grated sweet potatoes, perfect for chilly mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 6 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and grated About 3 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 small onion, finely grated or diced
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup light olive oil or neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour

Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) For fall warmth
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional) For garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Grate the sweet potatoes using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated sweet potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much moisture as possible.
  • In a large bowl, combine the drained sweet potatoes, grated onion, beaten eggs, oil, flour, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cinnamon. Mix until everything is evenly coated.

Cooking

  • Warm a large nonstick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat and add a small drizzle of oil to coat the surface.
  • Scoop about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the mixture per hash brown and gently flatten into a patty. Cook in batches without overcrowding the pan for 4–5 minutes per side, until deep golden and crisp.
  • For larger batches, place cooked patties on a baking sheet and finish in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes to keep them warm while you cook the rest.

Serving

  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm with yogurt, avocado, or your favorite seasonal toppings.

Notes

The drier your grated sweet potatoes, the crispier the hash browns. You can grate the sweet potatoes and mix the batter a day ahead; store tightly covered in the fridge. For a lower-fat option, arrange patties on a parchment-lined sheet, brush lightly with oil, and bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
Keyword healthy breakfast, Sweet Potato Hash Browns, vegetarian
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