Healthy Sweet Potato Hash Browns (Printable)

Crispy baked sweet potato patties with minimal oil for a nutritious breakfast twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated
02 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
03 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

→ Binders & Seasonings

04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 3 tablespoons chickpea flour or regular flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ For Cooking

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, divided

# Step-by-step:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place grated sweet potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture thoroughly.
03 - In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, red onion, spring onions, eggs, chickpea flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
04 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over the lined baking sheet and spread evenly.
05 - Scoop 1/4-cup portions of the mixture onto the sheet, flattening each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
06 - Brush or drizzle the tops with the remaining tablespoon of oil.
07 - Bake for 12 minutes, flip hash browns carefully, and bake an additional 10-13 minutes until golden and crisp.
08 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra spring onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy exterior gives way to a tender, slightly sweet center that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • They reheat beautifully so you can meal prep breakfast for the whole week in one go
  • The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes means you can skip the usual sugar loaded breakfast options
02 -
  • Removing excess moisture from the grated sweet potatoes is absolutely critical or you will end up with soggy patties instead of crispy ones
  • Do not make the patties too thick or they will take forever to cook through and the outside might burn before the inside is done
03 -
  • Use the large holes on your box grater instead of the small ones for better texture and faster preparation
  • Let the formed patties sit for 5 minutes before baking to help them hold together better during flipping

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