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Sweet Potato Hash Browns Recipe

November 15, 2023 by Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN

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Sweet potato hash browns recipe - Dr. Axe

Though I tend to avoid starchy carbohydrates, sweet potatoes are one of my favorite exceptions. This orange root vegetable ranks low on the glycemic index, making it a viable option for diabetics and others watching their blood sugar levels. Not only that, but sweet potatoes are loaded with potassium, vitamins and antioxidants, including vitamin A.

If your familiarity with sweet potatoes is limited to roasting them or eating them as a Thanksgiving side dish, you’re in for a treat with my easy sweet potato hash browns recipe. A delicious, healthy alternative to traditional greasy potato hash browns, these sweet potato hash browns are an excellent breakfast dish.

Served solo or alongside eggs and beef or turkey bacon, it’s a tasty way to kick off your day with nutrients. Let’s do it!

Nutrition Facts

One serving of these delicious sweet potato hash browns contains 188 calories. Macros are 32 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fat and 4 grams of protein.

Because of the sweet potato ingredient, this recipe is extremely high in vitamin A. One serving provides 21,491 IU of vitamin A, which is a whopping 921 percent of your daily value requirement.

How to Make Sweet Potato Hash Browns

This recipe really isn’t hard to make at all. You’re going to be using raw — not roasted — sweet potatoes, which really cuts down on overall recipe time. Once you have your potatoes grated in a bowl, you basically just combine all of the ingredients on the stovetop and to finish it off, give it a little time in the oven to create a roasted sweet potato finish that is crispy and absolutely delicious.

Start by peeling and grating two pounds of sweet potatoes. If possible, check out your local farmer’s market for fresh, organic varieties.

After peeling, use a grater to create sweet potato shreds. Look at that terrific orange color!

Sweet potato hash browns step 1 - Dr. Axe

Toss in your chopped onion and garlic cloves and, of course, those finely grated sweet potatoes into a heated skillet with two tablespoons of coconut oil or ghee. Don’t forget to season to taste with sea salt and pepper.

Sauté all the fixings for 10 to 15 minutes on the stovetop, until the potatoes are tender and the onions are translucent.

Sweet potato hash browns step 2 - Dr. Axe

Transfer the mixture to a baking pan and brush with an egg wash.

Sweet potato hash browns step 3 - Dr. Axe

Pop it in the broiler for about five minutes, or until the potatoes have reached your desired crispiness.

See how easy this sweet potato hash brown recipe is? Try it on a leisurely weekend to enjoy with the family.

Accompanying Breakfast Dishes

Wondering what else you can serve along with these hash browns for a really satisfying and savory breakfast? You actually have a lot of options! Here are just some of the healthy breakfast items you may want to consider:

Other Sweet Potato Recipes

Looking for more sweet potato recipes to try out? Here are some to get you started: