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Breakfast Salad with Fried Eggs and Sweet Potato
5 from 24 votes

Breakfast Salad with Fried Eggs and Sweet Potato

This breakfast salad combines sautéed sweet potato cubes seasoned with chili powder and salt, tender kale massaged with olive oil and sea salt, and fresh homemade pico de gallo. Fried eggs add richness and protein, balancing the dish. The salad can be topped with various extras like cheese, avocado, or salsa, lending flexibility and substantial flavor to a morning meal.

Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 211 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet potato large
  • 2-3 tsp oil or butter
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • 2 cups kale
  • 2-4 egg large, Nellie's Free Range brand
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
HOMEMADE PICO DE GALLO
  • ½ cup diced tomato
  • 2-4 TBSP red onion diced
  • 2-4 TBSP jalapeno pepper finely diced
  • 1 TBSP cilantro plus extra to taste, fresh, chopped
  • lime if you have it!, juice, a squirt
  • salt a pinch, to season
  • Plus choose all your favorite extras from the list below!
TASTY TOPPINGS + OPTIONAL EXTRAS
  • everything bagel seasoning
  • green onion chopped, or chives
  • feta cheese or cotija cheese, crumbled
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • sweet potato
  • bread
  • avocado Toast

Instructions

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  1. Peel and dice your sweet potato into 1/2-inch cubes. 
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add your oil or butter to the pan. Once hot, sauté sweet potato cubes until golden and tender, stirring every few minutes for even browning, approx. 15 minutes depending on size. Lastly season with chili powder and salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. While the sweet potatoes cook you'll be able to whip up the rest of your breakfast!
  4. Chop your kale into bite sized pieces, then massage with a drizzle of olive oil and a teeny pinch of sea salt. If using spinach/arugula in place of the kale, simply dress with a little oil. Set aside.
  5. For the pico de gallo, simply combine the ingredients above. You may also use your favorite salsa in its place!
  6. Lastly cook eggs via your favorite method. I went with fried eggs but hard boiled, soft boiled, and scrambled are all tasty options!
  7. Toss it all together on a plate and dive in with your choice of topping and extras! I added a side of avocado toast with cilantro and sprinkled a little everything bagel seasoning, green onion, salt and pepper on my eggs. Perfecto!

Notes

  • Cooking time varies with egg preparation method; adjust as needed for hard, soft boiled, or scrambled eggs.
  • To adapt for Paleo, Whole30, or gluten-free diets, omit optional toppings that do not comply.
  • Nutrition varies according to chosen toppings and extras; adjust accordingly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 211kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 139mg (6%) Potassium 759mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 16533IU (331%) Vitamin C 106mg (118%) Calcium 163mg (16%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 211

% Daily Value*

Calories 211kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 139mg 6%
Potassium 759mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 16533IU 331%
Vitamin C 106mg 118%
Calcium 163mg 16%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.