Breakfast continues to be one of my favorite meals of the day. The main reason I get out of bed in the morning is because I get to eat (at least, that’s what convinces me when I am still half asleep). Making an Autoimmune diet breakfast really means a reinvention of the way we look at breakfast. Sugary cereal and grain filled porridges are out of the question, and when you are in the elimination phase, so are eggs. So what is a hungry girl to do? I look at breakfast as a time to pack in the veggies and get the nutrients I need to start my day. That is why I love making AIP breakfast hash like my Fall Harvest Hash and Cranberry Bacon Hash.
It is a great way to get a variety of veggies for just one meal. This Spinach and Sweet Potato AIP Breakfast Hash is a great way to start your day off right.
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The Details about this AIP Breakfast Hash
This autoimmune diet breakfast gives you six vegetables right from the start with a mix of onions, green onions, white and orange sweet potatoes, zucchini, and spinach. This AIP Hash is hearty and has a nice savory flavor with the combination of onions and herbs. It makes a great breakfast and also stores well to eat later. The Spinach and Sweet Potato AIP Hash can be served on its own, in that case it makes 3-4 servings, or paired with a meat, like nitrate free ham, bacon, or sausage and half of an avocado It gives you 5 servings. I like to make this hash as a meal prep for the week. I can make it on Sunday and store it in the refrigerator to heat up a serving each morning. It makes the perfect autoimmune diet breakfast.
Tips and tricks on making this Autoimmune Diet Breakfast
do I need to use a mix of sweet potatoes in this AIP breakfast hash?
In this AIP hash, I like the combination of orange and white sweet potatoes to get a little extra variety. But, you can definitely use only orange sweet potatoes or use only white sweet potatoes. White sweet potatoes tend to be starchier and slightly less sweet than orange sweet potatoes. So really it is personal preference, or what you have available, when it comes to making this autoimmune diet breakfast.
What pan should I cook this autoimmune diet breakfast in?
I cannot tell you enough how much I love cast iron. Cast iron is non-toxic, non-stick, and incredibly affordable. Plus it will last a LIFETIME. I think it cooks so much better than conventional non-stick frying pans. For this recipe I used my 12 inch Lodge cast iron skillet and it worked great!
Balancing this Autoimmune diet breakfast: AIP breakfast hash
I like this AIP hash because it is only vegetables. You can eat it for breakfast or also make it as a side dish for lunch or dinner. To make this recipe a complete autoimmune diet breakfast, I like to pair it with a protein or fat, or both. So I will either add avocado to top it off, or I’ll add in some nitrate free bacon or ham. Sometimes I make sausage to throw on the side.
Lets make this AIP breakfast hash!
Start by heating a 12 inch cast iron skillet or large skillet at medium high heat with a generous portion of olive oil. While the skillet is heating up, chop your onion into bite sized pieces and add them to the skillet. Next, take your green onions and chop them and add them to the skillet.
While the onions cook, start to chop your sweet potatoes adding them to the skillet as you chop them. Start first by chopping your orange sweet potatoes and adding them to the skillet and next chopping the white sweet potatoes and adding them to the skillet. You do not need to peel your potatoes.
Add additional olive oil to cover the potatoes and cook the onions and potatoes for about 7 minutes stirring occasionally. Do not over stir or the hash may not brown properly.
While the potatoes are cooking, chop the zucchini. Once the potatoes have cooked for 7 minutes, add in the zucchini and the seasonings and herbs.
Cook for another 12-14 minutes stirring occasionally but not over stirring. The potatoes should be cooked through and browned, and the zucchini should be soft when it is time to add in the spinach.
Finally add in the spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until the spinach is soft and cooked through. Serve your hash immediately on its own, with a side of meat, or avocado. You can also save this autoimmune diet breakfast for later by storing it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Sweet Potato and Spinach AIP Breakfast Hash
Ingredients
- 1 lbs White sweet potatoes about 3
- 1 lbs Orange sweet potatoes about 3
- 1 Medium yellow onion
- 2 Green onions
- 1 ½ Cup Zucchini about 1
- 1 Cup Spinach
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Rosemary dried
- ½ Teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- Start by heating a 12 inch cast iron skillet or large skillet at medium high heat with a generous portion of olive oil.
- While the skillet is heating up, chop your onion into bite sized pieces and add them to the skillet. Next, take your green onions and chop them and add them to the skillet with the onions.
- While the onions cook, start to chop your sweet potatoes adding them to the skillet as you chop them. You do not need to peel your potatoes. Start first by chopping your orange sweet potatoes and adding them to the skillet and next chopping the white sweet potatoes and adding them to the skillet.
- Add additional olive oil to cover the potatoes and cook the onions and potatoes for about 7 minutes stirring occasionally. Do not over stir or the hash may not brown properly.
- While the potatoes are cooking, chop the zucchini. Once the potatoes have cooked for 7 minutes, add in the zucchini and the seasonings and herbs.
- Cook for another 12-14 minutes stirring occasionally but not over stirring. The potatoes should be cooked through and browned, and the zucchini should be soft when it is time to add in the spinach.
- Finally add in the spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until the spinach is soft and cooked through. Serve your hash immediately on its own, with a side of meat, or avocado. You can also save this autoimmune diet breakfast for later by storing it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
