Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet

Name: Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded (about 4 cups); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 4 large eggs; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

I try to incorporate nutritious sweet potatoes in my meals as often as possible, especially with breakfast. This recipe originated with the purpose of feeding my family a healthy, hearty breakfast...and it worked! —Jeanne Larson, Mission Viejo, California

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded (about 4 cups)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups fresh baby spinach
4 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over low heat. Add sweet potatoes, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and thyme; cook, covered, until potatoes are almost tender, 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach just until wilted, 2-3 minutes.
With the back of a spoon, make four wells in potato mixture. Break an egg in each well. Sprinkle eggs with pepper and remaining salt. Cook, covered, on medium-low until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 5-7 minutes.

Test Kitchen tips

If you like your eggs sunny-side up, leave the pan uncovered while they cook.

Break the eggs into a small dish before adding to the pan. It’s easier to remove stray shell pieces if they get into the egg.

Health tip: With the sweet potatoes and spinach, this dish meets the daily requirement for vitamin A.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 224 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat.

Originally published as Sweet Potato Egg Frittata in Simple & Delicious February/March 2018

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Amanda

Oct 16, 2019

This was so yummy! I added a diced onion-soo good!
Tomcatlover

Apr 17, 2019

Tasted good- didn’t use butter, only spray, to save calories.
sgronholz

Jan 28, 2019

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this breakfast skillet! I added extra thyme and garlic, and cooked the potatoes just until they started to get a little crispy. I can't wait to make it again!
Mike

Dec 24, 2018

This is really healthy but it just isn't very tasty. It's not BAD, it just isn't delicious. Bacon or chopped ham would help and so would sauted onions. If you cover the pan to finish the eggs they cook fast - less that 4 minutes.