Smoked Bacon Sweet Potato Kale Hash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A savory blend of caramelized sweet potatoes, nutrient-rich kale, and smoky bacon, cooked to golden perfection for a hearty meal. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, yellow onion, applewood smoked bacon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 4 ounces, chopped applewood smoked bacon
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 4 cups, stems removed and chopped kale
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 4 ounces chopped bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown.
3. Step 3: Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving 1 tablespoon bacon fat in the skillet.
4. Step 4: Add 2 large diced sweet potatoes and 1 medium diced onion to the skillet with the bacon fat. Season with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
5. Step 5: Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and golden at the edges.
6. Step 6: Add 4 cups chopped kale to the skillet and stir until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes.
7. Step 7: Return the cooked bacon to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed.