Sweet Potato Orange Hash (Printable Version)

A vibrant, savory breakfast featuring roasted sweet potatoes, oranges, and vegetables baked together on a sheet pan.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, diced
04 - 2 medium oranges, peeled, segmented, and cut into chunks
05 - 2 cups baby spinach leaves

→ Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

12 - 4 large eggs
13 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine diced sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well until evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned vegetables evenly on prepared sheet pan. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
04 - Remove pan from oven. Add orange segments and baby spinach, stirring gently to combine with roasted vegetables.
05 - If including eggs, create 4 small wells among the vegetables and crack one egg into each well.
06 - Return pan to oven and roast for 8-10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and eggs reach desired doneness.
07 - Remove from oven and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, which means you get a satisfying breakfast without a sink full of dishes afterward.
  • The sweet and savory balance feels indulgent enough for a leisurely weekend morning but takes less time than it has any right to.
  • It's naturally flexible—add eggs if you want extra protein, skip the feta if you're vegan, or toss in sausage if you're feeding someone with different tastes.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—I learned this the hard way trying to scrub a stuck-on pan at seven in the morning when all I wanted was coffee.
  • Add the oranges only after the initial roast or they'll release too much juice and steam instead of roast, losing that bright citrus punch you're going for.
03 -
  • Cube your sweet potatoes smaller than you think you need to—they take longer to cook than regular potatoes, so bite-sized pieces ensure everything finishes at the same time.
  • Taste as you go and don't be shy with the salt—vegetables need more seasoning than most people realize, and this is where the difference between forgettable and genuinely delicious food lives.
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