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Healthy sweet potato hash browns served on a plate with herbs

Healthy Sweet Potato Hash Browns

These healthy sweet potato hash browns are a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional hash browns, perfect for breakfast or brunch. They are easy to make and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Box grater or food processor
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Large bowl
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and grated
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Grate the peeled sweet potatoes using a box grater or food processor.
  • Place the grated sweet potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  • In a large bowl, combine the squeezed sweet potatoes, beaten egg, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Cooking

  • Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup of the sweet potato mixture for each hash brown, flattening it slightly with a spatula.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer cooked hash browns to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serving

  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crispiness, ensure you squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated sweet potatoes. You can also experiment with adding different spices or herbs to the mixture.