Bacon and Sweet Potato Hash with Avocado Cream

Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Bacon and Sweet Potato Hash with Avocado Cream
25 min.
4
709kcal

Suggestions

This bacon and sweet potato hash is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. The sweetness of the potatoes is balanced by the savory bacon and creamy avocado, creating a delicious and satisfying meal. This recipe is also gluten-free, making it accessible to those with dietary restrictions. The addition of a fried egg on top adds protein and makes it a complete meal. The avocado cream brings everything together, adding a touch of freshness and a creamy texture that complements the crispy bacon and tender sweet potatoes perfectly.

This dish is not only delicious but also nutritious, offering a good source of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates to fuel your day. The sweet potatoes provide vitamin A and fiber, while the avocado contributes healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and potassium. This recipe is also relatively easy to prepare, with simple steps that result in a flavorful and impressive dish. Whether you're looking for a new breakfast idea or a comforting dinner option, this bacon and sweet potato hash is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

  • large avocado ripe
  • 0.5 pound bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • tablespoon butter 
  •  eggs 
  • servings kosher salt black
  • tablespoon juice of lime 
  • cup onion finely chopped
  • 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes and into peeled cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Combine avocado and lime juice in a food processor and process until a lumpless cream forms, scraping down sides as necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes.
  4. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.
  5. Pour bacon fat into small bowl and reserve.
  6. Heat butter in a large stainless steel or nonstick skillet over medium high heat until melted.
  7. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onion just begins to brown, about 7 minutes.
  8. Pour 1 tablespoon bacon fat over browned onions, then add cubed sweet potato to pan, tossing until sweet potato are coated in oil. Reduce heat to medium, cover with a lid and cook, shaking and tossing occasionally, until sweet potato is softened though, about 15 minutes.
  9. Remove lid and increase heat to high. Cook, tossing occasionally, until well browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped bacon, season to taste with salt and pepper, remove from heat and cover until ready to serve.
  10. Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat until shimmering, fry remaining eggs until desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper. Divide hash between 4 plates, top each plate with a fried egg and a dollop of avocado cream.
  11. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories709kcal
Protein9.87%
Fat63.67%
Carbs26.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.75
Glycemic Load
18.45
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.397391360739%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
8.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:708.58kcal
35.43%
Fat:51.23g
78.81%
Saturated Fat:13.94g
87.13%
Carbohydrates:47.89g
15.96%
Net Carbohydrates:35.36g
12.86%
Sugar:9.7g
10.78%
Cholesterol:208.63mg
69.54%
Sodium:756.39mg
32.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:17.87g
35.73%
Vitamin A:24627.13IU
492.54%
Fiber:12.53g
50.13%
Vitamin B6:0.89mg
44.45%
Vitamin B5:3.8mg
38.04%
Selenium:26.57µg
37.95%
Potassium:1297.3mg
37.07%
Vitamin K:37.23µg
35.46%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.64%
Folate:128.88µg
32.22%
Phosphorus:313.94mg
31.39%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
29.06%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
26.24%
Copper:0.52mg
26%
Vitamin E:3.88mg
25.88%
Vitamin B3:5.06mg
25.31%
Vitamin C:18.22mg
22.08%
Magnesium:88.13mg
22.03%
Zinc:2.46mg
16.43%
Iron:2.68mg
14.91%
Vitamin B12:0.68µg
11.35%
Calcium:101.25mg
10.12%
Vitamin D:1.11µg
7.38%