Sautéed Sweet Potato Hash with Bell Peppers and Bacon
A hearty, vegetable-packed breakfast that crisps perfectly when cooked slowly, with savory bacon and vibrant bell peppers. This american-inspired whole30 ready in about 35 minutes pairs sweet potatoes, bacon, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 large, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
- 4 slices, diced bacon
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 red, diced bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add diced bacon and cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp, then transfer to a plate.
- Step 2: Add diced sweet potatoes to the skillet with the bacon grease, pour in 1/2 cup water, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring once, until potatoes are tender.
- Step 3: Uncover, add diced onion and bell peppers, and cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and water evaporates.
- Step 4: Stir in cooked bacon, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 more minutes until flavors meld and hash is heated through.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Sweet Potato Hash with Bell Peppers and Bacon take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sautéed Sweet Potato Hash with Bell Peppers and Bacon?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sweet potatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Sweet Potato Hash with Bell Peppers and Bacon?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sautéed Sweet Potato Hash with Bell Peppers and Bacon for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sautéed Sweet Potato Hash with Bell Peppers and Bacon?
American whole30 like this pair well with a compliant starch (roasted sweet potato, cauliflower rice, or plantains), a crisp salad dressed with olive oil and lemon, and sliced fruit. Skip grains, legumes, dairy and added sugar — none of them are Whole30-compliant. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This recipe is a game-changer for breakfast! The sweet potatoes caramelized perfectly with the bacon and bell peppers.
- ★★★★★
My Whole30 journey just got a lot better with this dish. So flavorful and satisfying!
- ★★★★☆
Cooked it for my family and they all loved it. The sweet potatoes were a hit, though it took a bit longer than I thought.
