Low-Carb Sweet Potato Breakfast with Poached Egg - my new favorite breakfast and lunch, as a matter of fact. It's a quick and easy meal that hits all the right notes. Sweet potato hash topped with some crispy salty bacon pieces, aromatic fresh basil and finally, a soft poached egg that oozes deliciously - binding everything together perfectly. Mmmmm.
Quick meals like this are perfect now that I have to adjust to a new timezone yet again. I love eating fresh, whole foods, but if you're suffering from jetlag (or just lacking time in general) it can be quite the challenge. With a meal like this you go from pantry to plate in just 20 minutes and that's exactly what I need in my life right now. You know, with me passing out super early and waking up in the dead of night feeling rested and ready for the day.
I'm definitely not complaining though. I'm finally back in the USA with Cody and we can go full steam into our old schedule of shooting recipes almost every day and posting 3 times a week! Yay!
A new development in Chirpyland is that we're looking into building our very own tiny house - and hopefully have it done by the end of 2016. You're not alive if you don't have a few crazy goals in the back of your head! Cody and I have both been huge fans of the Tiny House Movement for many years and thought that since we'll be married soon, it's the perfect time to pull the trigger on that. We'll be sure to document the whole experience right here on Living Chirpy!
2sweet potato(peeled and shredded - should yield about 4 cups)
4eggs
8bacon strips(cooked crispy and roughly chopped)
to tastesalt and pepper
½cupfresh basil(roughl chopped)
1 tbspoil(own preference)
Instructions
Cook the sweet potato in the oil over medium-high heat for approximately 10 minutes, until cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
While the sweet potato cooks, bring a shallow sauce pan filled with water to the boil. Once boiling, bring down to a light simmer. Crack the eggs into the simmering water and let cook for 2-3 minutes for a soft egg. Remove with a slotted spoon.
Divide the sweet potato hash into plates, top each with an egg, chopped bacon and fresh basil.
Tips and Tricks:1. If you’re Whole 30 - be sure to check the labels of the bacon and choose a compliant option.2. For a more detailed guide on making poached eggs - check out this guide: Perfect Poached Eggs
Yvonne says
So good!
Sylvia says
Can't wait to try this!!
Shay says
Awesome! Hope you like it!
Karly Campbell says
Low carb AND delicious? You know the way to my heart! Can't wait to try this!
Shay says
Hope you like it! ???? It's my own current fave haha
Bethany @ athletic avocado says
YUM! My dad always makes me eggs and sweet potato home fries, simply the best! This is an even yummier way to eat breakfast!
Shay says
Eggs and sweet potato are just made to go together! ????????
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
If I could have this for breakfast every morning, I would be one happy person. Looks SO delicious.
Shay says
Oh yes lol ???? I'm currently having this for breakfast almost every morning (since it's so easy) and I'm pretty happy about it!