Bacon Kale & Sweet Potato Hash: a sweet and savory one skillet breakfast packed with protein, fiber, and tons of flavor. Low Fodmap & Whole 30 Approved
How’s your first week of the new year been so far? I’ve noticed quite a few people have started a Whole 30 this month to start off the year on a fresh foot. If you’re wondering what the heck a Whole 30 is, I’ll direct you over to this website for official rules, but basically it’s 30 days of clean eating: no sugars (including natural sweeteners), grains, legumes, dairy, processed foods, etc. Crazy, huh?
To the folks who have the capacity to make it through 30 days I applaud you and I’m completely and utterly jealous of your willpower. I’ve made it through a Whole 30 Minutes on several occasions before deciding that I most definitely needed some cheese in my life. Stat! I won’t even be thinking about anything sweet, but the moment I’m not allowed to have any I’ll be craving cookie dough like you wouldn’t believe.
My discipline when it comes to food is weak. I accept that and I’m working on it.
On the bright side, my fondness for sweets in no ways detracts from my love of fresh and wholesome vegetables. Balance, right? I get the same excitement walking up and down the produce aisles of a grocery store coming up with recipes for the upcoming week that I used get walking up and down the cereal isle as a kid. ~Maturity~
And as much as I am a sucker for things like french toast, on a day to day basis I’ll take a savory start to my day over anything else. Enter: Bacon Kale & Sweet Potato Hash
Simple, straight forward, and full of flavor. Did I mention yet that it’s essentially made with five ingredients? Bacon, kale, sweet potatoes, sweet peppers, and eggs. It just goes to show that wholesome, hearty meals don’t need to take a lot of effort or a long list of ingredients. That being said, making a hash brown breakfast is one of my favorite ways to clear out the left over bits and pieces of food in the fridge, so by all means go to town and throw in anything else you’d think would be nice.
That all being said, if you are completing a Whole 30 then please allow me to offer up another recipe to keep in your arsenal. If you’re like me and you’re not yet at a point where you’re mentally capable of completing a Whole 30 or you just don’t want to because chocolate, then I’d still recommend giving this a try because you don’t need to be on a diet to enjoy food that rules.
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Bacon Kale & Sweet Potato Hash
Bacon Kale & Sweet Potato Hash: a sweet and savory one skillet breakfast packed with protein, fiber, and tons of flavor. Low Fodmap & Whole 30 Approved
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon*
- 1 sweet potato peeled and diced into 1/4 inch cube
- 1 bell pepper (any colour) diced, core and seeds removed
- 1 cup packed kale | about 2 handfuls, chopped with the ribs removed
- 3 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- additional coconut oil, ghee, butter if necessary
Instructions
- In a 12 inch cast iron skillet cook the bacon on a medium-low heat until it begins to crisp then remove the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside for now.
- If your there isn't enough fat from the bacon to cover the bottom of your skillet add additional oil,butter to cover the bottom. Turn the heat up to medium high and evenly spread the cubed sweet potatoes over the hot oil. Allow the sweet potatoes to cook undisturbed for a few minutes on one side until they begin to brown. Flip and allow them to brown on the other side.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F/200°C
- Stir the sweet potatoes with a wooden spoon and cook until they begin to soften. Add the kale and the diced bell peppers and stir to soften the vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Make 3-4 little wells in the potato/vegetable mixture and crack and egg into each well. Transfer the skillet to the oven to cook for 5-10 minutes depending on how runny you want your eggs. Crumble and sprinkle the bacon on top and serve immediately.
Notes
Sweet Potato is considered low FODMAP if the serving size is less than one cup
*Bacon must be sugar free to be Whole 30 approved
Sara @ Life's Little Sweets says
This looks so delicious, I had to pin it for later 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks, Sara! Hope you like it!
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
I love a good sweet potato hash, and the kale and bacon in here makes it even better! Lovely photos as usual! Stopping by from Saucy Saturdays.
Sarah says
Thanks, Meghan!
indah nuria Savitri says
I am tempted! I’m a big fan of kale and any variation will be warmly welcomed. I’ll go easy with the meat and probably just change bacon with mushroom 🙂
Sarah says
I like your idea for subbing the bacon for mushrooms – I’m going to do that the next time I make it!
swayam says
Sarah honey this one is going on my table soon..very soon!! Beautiful pics..in love with them! And I esp love that ots a savory breakkie..I hardly have a sweet tooth so this is perfect. Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays
Sarah says
Aww, thank you! Savory breakfasts win me over every time
Raia says
Ooooh yuuuummmmm…. I’m going to need to try this. 🙂 Thanks for sharing it with us at Savoring Saturdays! 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks, Raia!
Raia says
Just stopping back in to let you know I’m going to be featuring your recipe at this weekend’s party. 🙂 Hope to see you there! 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks, Raia! Can’t wait 🙂
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
Thank you for an honest post on willpower and Whole 30. I applaud those that attempt it, and (perhaps like you?) raucously cheer those whom are successful. I admit that I am not strong enough to give up cheese for anything. That said, this is one gorgeous sweet potato hash that I will definitely be trying soon–cleaning out the fridge or no. That steam photo has me wanting to dive right in!
Sarah says
Definitely! I cheer anyone who completes a Whole30 – that takes some serious willpower. Maybe one day I’ll attempt it again. I’ve recently heard that there are Whole9 as well which is probably a better starting point for me…in the mean time I’ll enjoy some more cheese 😉
Katie Crenshaw says
I tried Paleo… I lasted a proud full 14 days… I didn’t make it to my 30. Oops! I missed my cheese way too much! I can soooo relate. Also missed my wine…. And so… I am back to the low carb diet with a cheat day here and there. Pile on that cheese, please! But this recipe looks fabulous. I will definitely make this recipe soon!
Sarah says
Yes! Cheese and wine – the foundation of happiness!
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
That looks so good! Even though I could never be strictly whole 30, I would love this!!
Sarah says
Thanks, Karen! One day I’ll conquer it…just not today haha
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says
You should call this ‘heaven in a skillet’, Sarah! Wow – great breakfast. I’d happily eat this any time of the day and just love that it’s packed full of nutrients. Beautiful photography, too. Sharing 🙂
Sarah says
Robyn, you’re too kind! 🙂
Shannon @ Of The Hearth says
This looks fantastic! We love savory breakfasts, and this one sounds very hearty. I’m pinning to try later. 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks, Shannon! As much as I love the occasional sweet breakfast I’m always a sucker for a savory start to my day